Which place is cheaper, Seville or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev or Seville?
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 Seville can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Seville?
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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Seville $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Seville is $133. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Seville $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Kiev or Seville? 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: Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Seville $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Private Transfer Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Zhytomyr.: $173
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Chernihiv city: $147
- Strategic Missile Forces Base: Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv& Museum Guided Tour: $146
- Luxury Departure Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $67
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City in Luxury Van: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Boryspil Airport KBP: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV in Business Car: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville city to Seville Airport(SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer from Seville City Center to Seville Airport(SVQ): $25
- Seville Airport (SVQ) to Seville city hotels - Arrival Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport to Seville Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Seville Cruise Port to Seville Airport(SVQ): $33
- Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $38
- Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $43
- Transfer to Seville Airport: $43
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Seville Airport Transfer: $44
- Transfer Hotel Seville-Seville Airport: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $7.25Seville $39
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 Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kiev $2.04Seville $31
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.08
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.23
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.23
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.40Seville $11
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 Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Seville?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Kiev and Seville, 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 Seville?
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 Seville in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Seville. Additionally, most visitors come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Kiev is generally cooler than Seville. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 21°C (70°F), and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in July than Seville. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKiev 21°C (70°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Seville in the Autumn?
Both Seville and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Seville because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Kiev is much colder than Seville in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Seville fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Seville. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKiev 10°C (49°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Seville in the Winter?
Both Seville and Kiev during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
The weather in Kiev can be very cold. In the winter, Kiev is much colder than Seville. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kiev in January average around -4°C (24°F), and Seville averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKiev -4°C (24°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Seville in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Seville. Also, many travelers come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Kiev is generally much colder than Seville. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (51°F), and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In April, Kiev usually receives less rain than Seville. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKiev 10°C (51°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Kiev
| Kiev | Seville | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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