Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev or Vienna?
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 Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Vienna $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Vienna $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Kiev or Vienna? 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: Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Vienna $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Zhyliany Airport Kyiv: Private Arrival or Departure Transfer from Kiev: $31
- VIP Airport Transfer Service in Kiev: $43
- Strategic Missile Forces Base: Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv& Museum Guided Tour: $145
- Private Transfer: From Kyiv city to Zhulyany International Airport: $54
- Private Transfer Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Zhytomyr.: $173
- Private Departure Transfer: International Airport Kyiv Zhuliany from Kyiv Hotel: $29
- Private Departure Transfer To Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Luxury Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
- Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
- Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
- Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $7.23Vienna $36
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kiev $2.03Vienna $41
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- "Kiev Private 6 Hour Food, History & Nightlife Tour": $92
- 1- or 3-Hour Private Kyiv Guided Bike Tour: $56
- 2 Hours Kyiv Street Art Tour : $32
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Lviv from Kiev by Intercity Train: $224
- 2-days Group Tour To The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: $279
- 3-Day Small-Group Highlights Tour of Kyiv: $279
- Adventure City Center Tour : $120
- Best Kyiv Architecture tour, city from a height: $70
- Borodyanka, Bucha, Irpin, Banksy & More Graffiti Tour: $180
- Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 1-day tour: $97
- Chernobyl Tour with Gift : $107
- Custom Kyiv Walking Tour with Private Local Guide: $28
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
- Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
- Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
- Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
- Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
- Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.37Vienna $18
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Vienna?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 49% larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Kiev and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Kiev during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Kiev is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 21°C (70°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKiev 21°C (70°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Vienna. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Kiev is cooler than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Vienna. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKiev 10°C (49°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Vienna. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. Kiev can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Kiev is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kiev in January average around -4°C (24°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in January than Vienna. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKiev -4°C (24°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
In April, Kiev is generally cooler than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (51°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Kiev usually receives around the same amount of rain as Vienna. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKiev 10°C (51°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Kiev
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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