Which place is cheaper, Sopron 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 Sopron, 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.
Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Hungary, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary.
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 Sopron 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 Sopron in more detail.
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Here are a few actual costs in Sopron for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When comparing the travel costs between Minsk and Sopron, we can see that Sopron 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 Sopron Expensive?.
Minsk has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Sopron. When comparing the sizes of Minsk and Sopron, 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Sopron.
Minsk is cooler than Sopron in the summer. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Sopron fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sopron this time of the year. In Minsk, it's very sunny this time of the year. Minsk usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sopron during summer. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Minsk usually receives more rain than Sopron. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Sopron.
In the autumn, Minsk is much colder than Sopron. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Minsk in October average around 8°C (47°F), and Sopron averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Sopron. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 140 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets more rain in October than Sopron. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Sopron and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Sopron can be very cold during winter. Minsk can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Minsk is generally much colder than Sopron. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around -5°C (22°F), and Sopron fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during winter. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Minsk usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sopron. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Sopron and Minsk during the spring are popular places to visit.
Minsk is much colder than Sopron in the spring. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Sopron fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Sopron, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Sopron. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 202 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets less rain in April than Sopron. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Minsk | Sopron | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
May | 15°C (58°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |