Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Moscow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Moscow or Sorrento?
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 Moscow and Sorrento. 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: Moscow or Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoscow $62Sorrento $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $62, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is $151. 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 Moscow and Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoscow $39Sorrento $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoscow $78Sorrento $194
Compare Hotels in Moscow and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Moscow or Sorrento? 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: Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moscow $6.06Sorrento $8.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
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Two Metro Passes$1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Batusangkar to Padang Airport (PDG): $134
- Private Transfer from Bukit Baru to Palembang Airport (PLM): $93
- Private Transfer from Harjosari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Kampung Bandar to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Kedungsari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Kelurahan Sail to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $68
- Private Transfer from Kota Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Labuh Baru Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Limbungan Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Nagari Sikucur to Padang Airport (PDG): $134
- Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to 8 ILIR: $93
- Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Duku: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket$4.55
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- transfer from napoli to sorrento or back: $102
- Transfers From Naples Airport Or Train Station To Sorrento: $125
- Transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $127
- Transfer from Naples airport or station to Nerano (Massalubrense): $131
- Transfer Sorrento to Naples: $121
- Transfer Sorrento - Naples: $180
- Transfer Naples to Sorrento with stop to visit Pompeii ruins: $175
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
- Transfer to Naples, Airport, Train Station. Port..: $102
- Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
- Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
- Train Transfer from/to Pompei: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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
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Food Meals for one dayMoscow $14Sorrento $41
Typical Food Prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$5.89
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Lunch in the Center Market$3.21
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Breakfast for 2$11
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza$6.50
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$47
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moscow $16Sorrento $36
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$12
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Kremlin Entry (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Custom Private Tour in Palembang with English Speaking Driver: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach$11
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)$22
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)$49
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Blue Mini Cruise$24
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
- Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
- 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
- Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoscow $7.79Sorrento $9.44
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
- Pompeii & Vesuvius Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Easy Lunch: $224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento is more expensive. And not only is Moscow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Moscow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moscow 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento than you might in Moscow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moscow Expensive? and Is Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moscow or Sorrento?
Moscow has a larger population, and is about 630 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Moscow and Sorrento, 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 Moscow or Sorrento?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Moscow or Sorrento in the Summer?
Both Sorrento and Moscow during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Moscow is cooler than Sorrento in the summer. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around 19°C (67°F) in July, and Sorrento fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
Moscow usually gets more rain in July than Sorrento. Moscow gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMoscow 19°C (67°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Sorrento in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Moscow and Sorrento. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In the autumn, Moscow is much colder than Sorrento. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Moscow in October average around 6°C (43°F), and Sorrento averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Moscow usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Moscow gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMoscow 6°C (43°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Sorrento in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Moscow as well as Sorrento. Also, many travelers come to Sorrento for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Moscow in the winter. In January, Moscow is generally much colder than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around -8°C (17°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
It's quite rainy in Sorrento. Moscow usually gets less rain in January than Sorrento. Moscow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMoscow -8°C (17°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Sorrento in the Spring?
Both Sorrento and Moscow are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Sorrento in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Moscow is much colder than Sorrento in the spring. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Sorrento fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Moscow usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Moscow gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMoscow 7°C (45°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Moscow
| Moscow | Sorrento | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -8°C (17°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | -1°C (30°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | -0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | -5°C (23°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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