Which place is cheaper, Brno or Saaremaa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Saaremaa or Brno, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia and it has a unique and rural atmosphere that makes it an interesting place to visit. Saaremaa has remained rural and frozen in time due to its isolated location, particularly during Soviet occupation when it was used as a military base. The island still has working windmills, hand placed stone walls, and old stone churches that feel like you've stepped back in time.
Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Saaremaa is €101, while the average daily cost in Brno is €122. 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 Saaremaa and Brno in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Saaremaa:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Saaremaa:
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in Brno, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saaremaa and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Saaremaa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Saaremaa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saaremaa 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 Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Saaremaa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saaremaa Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Brno has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Saaremaa. When comparing the sizes of Saaremaa and Brno, 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 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.
The summer brings many poeple to Saaremaa as well as Brno. The beaches, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Saaremaa this time of year.
In July, Saaremaa is generally cooler than Brno. Daily temperatures in Saaremaa average around 17°C (62°F), and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brno. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saaremaa this time of the year. In the summer, Saaremaa often gets more sunshine than Brno. Saaremaa gets 302 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.
Saaremaa usually gets less rain in July than Brno. Saaremaa gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Brno and Saaremaa are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Saaremaa for the small town atmosphere and the natural beauty of the area.
Saaremaa is cooler than Brno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saaremaa averages around 8°C (47°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Saaremaa usually receives less sunshine than Brno during autumn. Saaremaa gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Saaremaa usually receives more rain than Brno. Saaremaa gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Brno and Saaremaa during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Saaremaa in the winter for the cuisine.
Brno can be very cold during winter. Saaremaa can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Saaremaa is much colder than Brno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saaremaa in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Brno averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Saaremaa often gets less sunshine than Brno. Saaremaa gets 33 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.
Saaremaa usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Saaremaa gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Saaremaa and Brno. Most visitors come to Saaremaa for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty during these months.
Saaremaa can be very cold during spring. In April, Saaremaa is generally much colder than Brno. Daily temperatures in Saaremaa average around 4°C (38°F), and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Saaremaa usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Saaremaa gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Saaremaa usually receives less rain than Brno. Saaremaa gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Saaremaa | Brno | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Feb | -3°C (26°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
Mar | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Apr | 4°C (38°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
May | 9°C (48°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |