A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kiev vs. Palma de Mallorca for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kiev or Palma de Mallorca?

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 Palma de Mallorca can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Kiev or Palma de Mallorca?

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.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca or Kiev?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is $148. 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 Palma de Mallorca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kiev $17
    Palma de Mallorca $74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kiev $34
    Palma de Mallorca $148
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Palma de Mallorca

Looking for a hotel in Kiev or Palma de Mallorca? 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.

Hotels in Kiev


Hotels in Palma de Mallorca


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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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kiev $1.03
    Palma de Mallorca $26

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

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $7.29
  • Bus Ride
    $1.34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca

Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Round Trip Transfer from/to Palma Aquarium: $29
  • Palma de Mallorca Half Day Sightseeing Tour with Transfers: $33
  • Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
  • Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $35
  • Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $35
  • Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Magaluf - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
  • Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
  • Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma Nova - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
  • Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $59
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca city: $59
  • Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $66
  • Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $71

Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Palma de Mallorca?

Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kiev $7.25
    Palma de Mallorca $48

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

Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    $2.68

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Spanish Cooking Class Experience in Palma with 5+ Tastings: $21
  • Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $109
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
  • Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
  • 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
  • Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kiev $2.04
    Palma de Mallorca $36

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 Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Palma Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
  • Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.27
  • Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
  • AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $9.83
  • AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.83
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
  • Secrets with the Palma Medieval Jewish Quarter Audio Tour: $11
  • Palma: Couple Adventure, fun game and city walk: $11
  • Uncover Secrets of Palma: In-App Audio Tour: $11
  • Mallorca Cathedral Skip The Line Tickets: $13
  • Self-guided tour to must visit places in Mallorca : $14

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kiev $6.40
    Palma de Mallorca $32

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

Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $3.32

Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:

  • Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $43
  • Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
  • Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
  • Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
  • Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $158
  • Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $163


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Kiev or Palma de Mallorca?

Kiev has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Kiev and Palma de Mallorca, 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 Palma de Mallorca?

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 Palma de Mallorca in the Summer?

Both Palma de Mallorca and Kiev during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Kiev is cooler than Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kiev in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 24°C (76°F).

Kiev usually gets more rain in July than Palma de Mallorca. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Kiev 21°C (70°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)

Should I visit Kiev or Palma de Mallorca in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Palma de Mallorca. Furthermore, many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Kiev is generally much colder than Palma de Mallorca. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (49°F), and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Kiev 10°C (49°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Kiev or Palma de Mallorca in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Palma de Mallorca. Additionally, most visitors come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.

Kiev can get quite cold in the winter. Kiev is much colder than Palma de Mallorca in the winter. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around -4°C (24°F) in January, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Kiev usually gets more rain in January than Palma de Mallorca. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Kiev -4°C (24°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Kiev or Palma de Mallorca in the Spring?

Both Palma de Mallorca and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Kiev is cooler than Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kiev in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 14°C (57°F).

In April, Kiev usually receives around the same amount of rain as Palma de Mallorca. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Kiev 10°C (51°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Palma de Mallorca and Kiev

Kiev Palma de Mallorca
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -4°C (24°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 11°C (52°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Feb -3°C (27°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 12°C (53°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Mar 2°C (36°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Apr 10°C (51°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 14°C (57°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
May 17°C (62°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Jun 20°C (67°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 22°C (71°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Jul 21°C (70°F) 88 mm (3.5 in) 24°C (76°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Aug 20°C (69°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Sep 16°C (60°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Oct 10°C (49°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Nov 3°C (38°F) 51 mm (2 in) 15°C (58°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Dec -1°C (30°F) 52 mm (2 in) 12°C (54°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)