Which place is cheaper, Mamaia or Minsk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Mamaia, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
The most popular beach resort in Romania, Mamaia sits on an 8-kilometer wisp of land between Lake Siutghiol and the Black Sea. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and an aqua park, the resort area is a party-goer's destination with endless opportunities for fun in the sun and nighttime merriment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $64, while the average daily cost in Mamaia is $65. 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 Minsk and Mamaia in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Minsk or Mamaia? 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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Also for Mamaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Mamaia and Minsk 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.
For Mamaia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also in Mamaia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When comparing the travel costs between Minsk and Mamaia, we can see that Mamaia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Minsk Expensive? and Is Mamaia Expensive?.
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.
Both Mamaia and Minsk during the summer are popular places to visit.
Minsk is cooler than Mamaia in the summer. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Mamaia fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Mamaia, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Minsk. In the summer, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Mamaia. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mamaia receives 320 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets more rain in July than Mamaia. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Mamaia.
In the autumn, Minsk is much colder than Mamaia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Minsk in October average around 8°C (47°F), and Mamaia averages at about 14°C (56°F).
Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Mamaia during autumn. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Mamaia receives 182 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Minsk usually receives more rain than Mamaia. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Mamaia.
It's quite cold in Mamaia in the winter. The weather in Minsk can be very cold. In January, Minsk is generally much colder than Mamaia. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around -5°C (22°F), and Mamaia fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
In the winter, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Mamaia. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mamaia receives 83 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets more rain in January than Mamaia. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Mamaia and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Minsk is cooler than Mamaia in the spring. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Mamaia fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
Minsk usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mamaia during spring. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Mamaia receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Minsk usually receives more rain than Mamaia. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Minsk | Mamaia | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
May | 15°C (58°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |