Should you visit Moscow or Kutna Hora?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Moscow and Kutna Hora. 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. So, let's dig into it.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
Kutna Hora
Located to the east of Prague in the Central Bohemia Region, Kutna Hora is a city in the Czech Republic that dates back as a silver mining town in the medieval era. Today it is characterized by sights like the Gothic St. Barbara's Church, Sedlec Ossuary, and Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Which city is cheaper, Kutna Hora or Moscow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $65, while the average daily cost in Kutna Hora is $52. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Moscow and Kutna Hora in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Moscow, $82 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Moscow, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $41, such as in a hostel.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $48 in Kutna Hora For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Local Transportation
To get around in Moscow, the average visitor spends $6.35 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Kutna Hora than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $6.76 on transportation in Kutna Hora on average per day.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Tour to Russia's Largest Aviation Museum (with roundtrip train transfer):
$398
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The Kremlin & Cathedrals Private Tour (with roundtrip transfer):
$299
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Transfer from Moscow to the Golden Ring (Ideal for Backpackers On a Shoestring!):
$167
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Yellow Drive - Vnukovo - Moscow - Vnukovo Transfers:
$157
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Sergiev Posad private tour with transfer from Moscow:
$143
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Yellow Drive - Domodedovo Airport Transfers:
$135
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Moscow Airport Transfers : Moscow City to Domodedovo Airport DME in Luxury Car:
$134
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Moscow Airport Transfers : Moscow City to Sheremetyevo Airport SVO in Luxury Car:
$133
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Moscow Airport Transfers : Vnukovo Airport VKO to Moscow City in Luxury Car:
$133
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Moscow Airport Transfers : Moscow City to Vnukovo Airport VKO in Luxury Car:
$126
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Moscow Airport Transfers : Moscow City to Domodedovo Airport DME in Business Car:
$125
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Arrival Private Transfer Moscow Domodedovo DME to Moscow City by Luxury Car:
$124
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kutna Hora
Also for Kutna Hora, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer from Kutna Hora to Prague: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$150
Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Kutna Hora?
Prices for flights to both Kutna Hora and Moscow 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
On average, meal and food prices in Moscow cost around $15 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $6.00.
In Kutna Hora travelers spend around $21 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Moscow $15
Kutna Hora $21
Typical Food prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Home Cooking with Russian Family:
$22
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Moscow Food Tour:
$67
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An evening at the monastery with dinner:
$80
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An Evening at the Monastery with Dinner:
$85
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Traditional Russian Cooking Class and Meal in Moscow with a Friendly Local:
$91
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Private Market Tour and Traditional Russian Cooking Class in Moscow:
$101
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Food Tour:
$102
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Traditional Russian Cooking Class and Meal in a Local Home in Moscow:
$117
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Traditional French-Russian Dinner in a Local's Home:
$118
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Moscow Metro and Russian Dinner Private tour:
$127
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Moscow River Cruise with Dinner and Lively Firework with a Private Guide:
$133
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Private food tour: Russian culinary culture:
$144
Entertainment
In Moscow, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $16 per person, per day.
Sightseeing expenses in Kutna Hora, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $14 per day, per person.
Typical Entertainment prices in Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets
$16
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Kremlin Entry (2)
$14
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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"Moscow Versailles" Kuskovo estate Private Tour:
$249
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'Communist Moscow' walking tour:
$240
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1 Day City Tour in Moscow city:
$300
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1-Day Tour of Moscow:
$367
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1-day Moscow Tour (Top sights: Kremlin, Red Square, Arbat street, etc.):
$357
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1-day Tour to Saint-Petersburg from Moscow (Hermitage Museum and Peterhof):
$709
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1-day Tour to Saint-Petersburg from Moscow (Hermitage Museum and sights tour):
$840
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1-hour scenic Moscow River Cruise:
$18
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10-Day Climbing Tour to Elbrus Mountain the Highest in Europe:
$1,649
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12-Day River Cruise on a 3-Star Ship from Moscow:
$2,373
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14-Day River Cruise along the Volga from Moscow to Astrakhan:
$3,029
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15-Day Altai Mountains Horse Riding Tour from Moscow:
$2,201
Tours and Activities in Kutna Hora
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kutna Hora.
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Kutná Hora and Bone church - private tour with PERSONAL PRAGUE GUIDE:
$191
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Romantic tour in Kutná Hora:
$496
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Skip the Line: LEGO® Museum Ticket in Kutná Hora:
$6.72
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The Bone Church of The Real and Imagined Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.20
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The best of Kutná Hora walking tour:
$496
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Moscow spend on average $8.15 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Kutna Hora, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $11.
Sample the Local Flavors in Moscow
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Moscow:
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Pub Crawl by Soviet Van:
$76
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Pub Crawl Moscow Guided Tour in Classic Soviet Van:
$79
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Private Wine Tour in Moscow with History, Architecture and Friendly Local Guide:
$121
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and Kutna Hora, we can see that Moscow is more expensive. And not only is Kutna Hora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kutna Hora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kutna Hora 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 Moscow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moscow than you might in Kutna Hora.
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