Which place is cheaper, Lodz or Porvoo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Porvoo and Lodz. 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.
Porvoo is a city and a municipality situated on the southern coast of Finland approximately 50 kilometers east of Helsinki. Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland, first mentioned as a city in texts from 14th century. Even though Porvoo is not exactly a coastal town, it is connected to the Gulf of Finland via the Porvoo River. The river flows through the city, passing Porvoo's most well-known landmarks: the red shore houses. Historically, Porvoo has been an important center of trade. Founded nearly 800 years ago, Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland and evidence of its long history can still be seen and felt as you walk its charming streets. For centuries, the city has served as both a home and a source of inspiration for many Finnish artists.
Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Finland, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Porvoo is €132, while the average daily cost in Lodz is €30. 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 Porvoo and Lodz in more detail.
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For Porvoo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Porvoo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porvoo and Lodz, we can see that Porvoo is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Porvoo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porvoo than you might in Lodz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Porvoo Expensive? and Is Lodz Expensive?.
Lodz has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Porvoo. When comparing the sizes of Porvoo and Lodz, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Lodz and Porvoo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Porvoo is cooler than Lodz. Typically, the summer temperatures in Porvoo in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Lodz averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Lodz. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porvoo. Porvoo usually receives less sunshine than Lodz during summer. Porvoo gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Lodz receives 353 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Porvoo usually receives less rain than Lodz. Porvoo gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Lodz and Porvoo during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Porvoo is generally much colder than Lodz. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around 6°C (42°F), and Lodz fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the autumn, Porvoo often gets less sunshine than Lodz. Porvoo gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lodz receives 135 hours of full sun.
Porvoo usually gets more rain in October than Lodz. Porvoo gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Porvoo and Lodz.
The weather in Lodz can be very cold. Porvoo can be very cold during winter. Porvoo is much colder than Lodz in the winter. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around -6°C (21°F) in January, and Lodz fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Porvoo usually receives more sunshine than Lodz during winter. Porvoo gets 39 hours of sunny skies, while Lodz receives 35 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Lodz. Porvoo gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Porvoo as well as Lodz.
The weather in Porvoo can be very cold. In the spring, Porvoo is much colder than Lodz. Typically, the spring temperatures in Porvoo in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Lodz averages at about 9°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lodz. In the spring, Porvoo often gets less sunshine than Lodz. Porvoo gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lodz receives 247 hours of full sun.
Porvoo usually gets more rain in April than Lodz. Porvoo gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Porvoo | Lodz | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 34 mm (1.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
May | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Sep | 11°C (51°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Oct | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Dec | -4°C (26°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |