Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev or Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kiev and Ottawa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Ottawa?
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Ottawa $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is $123. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kiev and Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Kiev or Ottawa? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Ottawa $7.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- VIP Airport Transfer Service in Kiev: $43
- Strategic Missile Forces Base: Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv& Museum Guided Tour: $146
- Private transfer: Boryspil International Airport to Kyiv: $48
- Private Transfer: From Kyiv city to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport : $37
- Private Transfer from Zhulyany (Kyiv International Airport) to Kyiv: $42
- Private Transfer Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Zhytomyr.: $173
- Private Departure Transfer To Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Chernihiv city: $147
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Luxury Departure Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
- Private Arrival Transfer in Ottawa Airport : $52
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Private Transfer from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ottawa City: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa and Kiev change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayKiev $7.25Ottawa $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $113
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $79
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kiev $2.04Ottawa $40
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- "Kiev Private Nightlife Tour" - Visit Secret Bars & Party with Locals: $53
- 1- or 3-Hour Private Kyiv Guided Bike Tour: $56
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour to Kiev Pechersk Lavra : $39
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Lviv from Kiev by Intercity Train: $225
- 2-days Group Tour To The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: $279
- 3-Hour Kiev Private Gastro Tour: $88
- 3-Hour Kiev Street Art Private Tour: $53
- Adventure City Center Tour : $120
- Bohemian Podil Tour: $120
- Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 1-day tour: $98
- Chernobyl Tour with Gift : $107
- Discover Kyiv: The Most Complete 6 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour by car: $162
Tours and Activities in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.46
- Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.57
- Explore Canada Through Ottawa's Eyes with Walking Tours Through The City: $6.69
- Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
- Ottawa Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Ottawa by Operation City Quest: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.40Ottawa $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Pub Crawling | Private Beer Tasting Tour: $77
- Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $135
Sample the Local Flavors in Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Ottawa, we can see that Ottawa is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kiev is in Europe and Ottawa is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Ottawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ottawa than you might in Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Ottawa?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ottawa. When comparing the sizes of Kiev and Ottawa, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Kiev or Ottawa?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Kiev or Ottawa in the Summer?
Both Ottawa and Kiev during the summer are popular places to visit.
Kiev is around the same temperature as Ottawa in the summer. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Ottawa fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
Kiev usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Ottawa. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKiev 21°C (70°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Ottawa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Ottawa.
In the autumn, Kiev is around the same temperature as Ottawa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kiev in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Ottawa averages at about 9°C (48°F).
In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKiev 10°C (49°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Ottawa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Ottawa.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Ottawa. It's quite cold in Kiev in the winter. In January, Kiev is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around -4°C (24°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in January than Ottawa. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKiev -4°C (24°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Ottawa in the Spring?
Both Ottawa and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Kiev is much warmer than Ottawa in the spring. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (51°F) in April, and Ottawa fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
In April, Kiev usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKiev 10°C (51°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Kiev
| Kiev | Ottawa | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.