A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Monaco vs. Gdansk for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Monaco or Gdansk?

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 Monaco and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Monaco or Gdansk?

Monaco

Monaco is a small city-state that is completely surrounded by France. The Italian Riviera is only a few kilometers to the east and the country enjoys a wonderful, Mediterranean climate. Monaco is also the second smallest independent state in the world, with the Vatican being the smallest. It is six times as large of the Vatican and also the world's most densely populated independent country. It is entirely urban and a fun place to spend a few days.

Gdansk

Gdansk is the capital and largest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The port dates back a thousand years and was an influential city in the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages. The city was essentially destroyed during World War II but has rebuilt into one of Europe's most beautiful port cities. The city now has a population of around 460,000 and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the globe. It is known for its impressive city center, its great museums, and its beaches that line the coast of the Gulf of Gdansk. In particular, it is a popular summer destination.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Monaco?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Monaco is €189, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is €51. 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 Monaco and Gdansk in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Monaco 119
    Gdansk 25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Monaco 238
    Gdansk 50
Compare Hotels in Monaco and Gdansk

Looking for a hotel in Monaco or Gdansk? 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.

Hotels in Monaco


Hotels in Gdansk


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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: Gdansk Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Monaco 17
    Gdansk 7.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Monaco

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Monaco:

  • Port Hercule (Monte Carlo Monaco Port): Transfer to Monaco: $228
  • Private Transfer from Monaco to Nice: $171
  • Private Transfer from Monaco to Nice: $192
  • Private Transfer from Nice to Monaco: $123
  • Private Transfer from Nice to Monaco: $150

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:

  • Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Luxury Car: $56
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
  • Bubble Football with Hotel Transfers: $60
  • Departure Private Transfer: Gdansk City to Gdansk Airport GDN by Minivan: $39
  • From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
  • From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Star: $58
  • From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
  • Gdansk Airport (GDN) Private Transfer to City Center Gdansk: $44
  • Gdansk Airport - Gdynia City Private Transfer: $56
  • Gdansk Airport - Sopot Private Transfer: $53
  • Gdansk Airport One-Way Transfer: $47

Is it cheaper to fly into Monaco or Gdansk?

Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Monaco 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Monaco 53
    Gdansk 19

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gdansk

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.

  • Delicious Gdańsk Food Tour in Poland: $94
  • 4-hour Polish Food Tour: $109
  • Private Food-Pairing Dinner Experience: $121
  • Gdansk foodpairing dinner: $124
  • Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
  • Gdansk Food Tour Experience: $168
  • Gdańsk: World-Class Fine Dining Dinner on the Top Floor: $208

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Monaco 23
    Gdansk 7.62
Typical Entertainment Prices in Monaco

Here are a few typical costs in Monaco for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Grand Prix for Two
    101

Tours and Activities in Monaco

Here are a few actual costs in Monaco for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Monaco Old Town Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
  • Monaco City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
  • Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour of Monte Carlo & Audioguide: $14
  • City Neighborhoods Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Monte Carlo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $26
  • Guided tour of Monaco in 2 hours: $34
  • Formula One Circuit Guided Walking Tour: $53
  • Highlights of Monte Carlo Guided Walking Tour: $59
  • From Nice: Full-Day Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze Tour: $64

Tours and Activities in Gdansk

Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Gdańsk: City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
  • Gdańsk: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
  • Discover Gdansk! - €5 Walking Tour: $5.46
  • Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $6.31
  • Gdańsk: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $6.42
  • Gdansk Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
  • Individual Sightseeing Tour with Audio Guide: $7.43
  • Gdańsk: Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $14
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
  • Gorgeous Gdansk Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Gdańsk : Catamaran River Cruise (group): $17
  • Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise: $17

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Monaco 26
    Gdansk 4.44

Sample the Local Flavors in Monaco

Also in Monaco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice: Wine Tasting Class in City Center: $73

Sample the Local Flavors in Gdansk

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:

  • Gdansk Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
  • Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $25
  • Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks: $30


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Monaco and Gdansk, we can see that Monaco is more expensive. And not only is Gdansk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gdansk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gdansk 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 Monaco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Monaco than you might in Gdansk.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Monaco Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Monaco or Gdansk?

Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 450 times larger than the population of Monaco. When comparing the sizes of Monaco and Gdansk, 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.