Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Mombasa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Mombasa or Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Salzburg. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mombasa or Salzburg?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, 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 dayMombasa $80Salzburg $217
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $80, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $217. 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 Mombasa and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Salzburg $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Salzburg $214
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Salzburg $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Safe Private Airport Transfer in Mombasa: $19
- Transfer From Mombasa (Moi Airport/SGR) To Diani: $35
- Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $43
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $43
- DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
- Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $79
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $81
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $95
- Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg daytrip: Private transfer to Salzburg and back: $405
- Salzburg Train Station Departure Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $85
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $118
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $99
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $72
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Arrival Transfer: $167
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich With 2h of Sightseeing: $275
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $72
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $275
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Salzburg $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $102
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Salzburg $35
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Guided City Tour Experience: $25
- Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour: $30
- Mombasa city tour: $30
- Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
- Private Mombasa Food & Sightseeing Tour: $35
- Mombasa City Tour : $40
- Half day Mombasa City Tour: $42
- Haller Park Tour observing hippos, giraffes, birds, monkeys, crocs & others: $45
- Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour: $48
- Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi: $50
- Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus: $50
- Bus Tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi: $55
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $263
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg: $51
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $179
- Charming Sankt Gilgen Family Discovery Walking Tour: $178
- DomQuartier Salzburg Residence and Cathedral Private Tour: $249
- Eagle's Nest & WWII Bunkers & Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg: $298
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $238
- Eagle’s Nest E-Bike Tour in a Small Group: $226
- Explore Hitlers Mountain World War II Tour: $142
- From Munich: Salzburg Day Trip with Train Ticket: $226
- Full Day UNESCO Hallstatt, Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour: $167
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.79Salzburg $31
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$4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $203
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa and Salzburg is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Salzburg?
Mombasa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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 Mombasa or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mombasa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mombasa or Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Salzburg. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Mombasa is a little warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mombasa in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Salzburg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the summer, Mombasa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Salzburg. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Mombasa usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Salzburg in the Autumn?
Both Salzburg and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 26°C (79°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Mombasa. In October, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Salzburg. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Mombasa during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
It's quite cold in Salzburg in the winter. Mombasa is much warmer than Salzburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the winter, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Mombasa usually gets less rain in January than Salzburg. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Salzburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Salzburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Salzburg for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Mombasa is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mombasa in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mombasa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Salzburg. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Mombasa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.