Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna. 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 Vienna?
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.
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 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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Mombasa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $81Vienna $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $81, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $205. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Vienna $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Vienna $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Mombasa (Moi Airport/SGR) To Diani: $35
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Port to Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA): $58
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $58
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $42
- Private Transfer from Mombasa: $22
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $42
- Private Departure Transfer in Mombasa: $80
- Private Arrival Transfer in Mombasa: $60
- Mombasa to Mombasa Airport (MBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Mombasa Kenya Minivan Airport Transfer: $100
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Malindi Hotels: $142
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$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Tour to Prague via Cesky Krumlov (transfer + sightseeing): $259
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $107
- Vienna to Salzburg Transfer Personal Chauffeur: $283
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $277
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $96
- Vienna International Airport Chauffeur Service , Airport Transfer: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $41Vienna $66
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
- Mombasa Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Swahili Cooking Class Experience with a Local Chef: $65
- Tamarind Dhow Dinner Cruise & Nightlife: $137
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 Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $93
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $142
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155
- Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $164
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $173
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $177
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Vienna $44
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Group tour to Tsavo East National Park with Buffet Lunch: $160
- 1 Day Wasini Dolphin Tour From Diani Beach: $110
- 4 Hours Guided Mombasa City Tour: $45
- City Tour with Ghalib: $76
- Day Tour To Shimba Hill Reserve From Mombasa: $270
- Day tour to Shimba hills National Reserve from Mombasa/Diani: $336
- Diani: Full-day Guided Mombasa City Tour from Diani: $110
- Elky Shimba Hills and Sheldrick Waterfall Day Tour: $180
- Full Day Group Joining Tour In Mombasa From Kilindin Harbour Port: $144
- Full Day Group Joining Tour of Mombasa: $107
- Full Day Mombasa City Tour with a Local Guide: $130
- Full Day Mombasa Excursion Tour: $162
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Vienna Walking Tour: $15
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $181
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $181
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $224
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $177
- Ape Tour "Vino" to famous "Heurigen" Quarter - the local spirit!: $176
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.83Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $142
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
- Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $188
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $235
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 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 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mombasa. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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 Mombasa or Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Mombasa is around the same temperature as Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during summer. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Vienna. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Mombasa during the autumn 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 autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Mombasa is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mombasa in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the autumn, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. In January, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 27°C (81°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mombasa usually receives around the same amount of rain as Vienna. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Vienna. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.
Mombasa is much warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the spring, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Mombasa receives a lot of rain in the spring. Mombasa usually gets more rain in April than Vienna. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Mombasa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 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.