Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Salzburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $166. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Salzburg $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Salzburg $196
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Kiev or Salzburg? 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Salzburg $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Departure Transfer To Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Departure Transfer: International Airport Kyiv Zhuliany from Kyiv Hotel: $29
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Zhyliany Airport Kyiv: Private Arrival or Departure Transfer from Kiev: $31
- VIP Airport Transfer Service in Kiev: $43
- Private Transfer: From Kyiv city to Zhulyany International Airport: $54
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV in Business Car: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City in Luxury Van: $60
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $55
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $55
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Private transfer: Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Salzburg : $65
- Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG): $65
- Private Salzburg Airport luxury transfers to Salzburg city&Hotels: $65
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $90
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $91
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $7.23Salzburg $44
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
- Ukrainian cooking master class − the tastiest master class in Kyiv: $103
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $112
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$9.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kiev $2.03Salzburg $32
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- Memories of a Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Kyiv: $6.22
- Custom Kyiv Walking Tour with Private Local Guide: $28
- 2 Hours Kyiv Street Art Tour : $32
- Underground Tunnels Exploration Tour: $34
- Kiev guided walking tour: discover highlights and hidden gems of the capital: $34
- Private Ukrainian Street Art Tour in Kiev: $35
- Sightseeing City Tour: $35
- Kyiv Podil District Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $38
- Kyiv Old Town Private Walking Tour: $38
- Panoramic Kyiv by Night Driving Tour with Private Guide: $38
- Kiev Open Tour - History & Modern Life in 3 hours: $42
- Kyiv Street Art Tour: $44
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Cathedral Entry Ticket with Audio Guide Option: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- Sound of Music Sightseeing Walk with Audio Guide: $6.99
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $8.02
- Mirabell Palace and Surroundings Audio Tour: $8.52
- Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Salzburg Cathedral: Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.37Salzburg $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Bar Crawl - Private Nightlife Tour: $49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$3.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Salzburg?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Kiev and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Kiev or Salzburg in the Summer?
Both Salzburg and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Kiev is around the same temperature as Salzburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In July, Kiev usually receives around the same amount of rain as Salzburg. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKiev 21°C (70°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Salzburg in the Autumn?
Both Salzburg and Kiev during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Kiev is cooler than Salzburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kiev in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in October than Salzburg. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKiev 10°C (49°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Salzburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Salzburg. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Salzburg can be very cold during winter. Kiev can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Kiev is generally much colder than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around -4°C (24°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In January, Kiev usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKiev -4°C (24°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Salzburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Salzburg. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
Kiev is around the same temperature as Salzburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (51°F) in April, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in April than Salzburg. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKiev 10°C (51°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Kiev
| Kiev | Salzburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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