Which place is cheaper, Torun or Sigulda?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Sigulda and Torun can help you decide which place is right for you.
Only 50 kilometers from Riga, Sigulda can be reached by either train or bus. The town is pleasantly situated in the Vidzeme Region of Latvia in the beautiful Gauja Valley. The area is quite scenic with steep banks and cliffs, and has earned itself the title as the "Switzerland of Latvia." Don't put too much emphasis on this name, but it is a pleasant area to explore, particularly if you're looking to get outside of the city and immerse yourself in some pristine wilderness.
Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Sigulda is €24, while the average daily cost in Torun is €29. 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 Sigulda and Torun in more detail.
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Also for Torun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sigulda:
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are a few actual costs in Sigulda for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sigulda:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sigulda and Torun, we can see that Torun is more expensive. And not only is Sigulda much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sigulda would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sigulda 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 Torun would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Torun than you might in Sigulda.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sigulda Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.
Torun has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Sigulda. When comparing the sizes of Sigulda and Torun, 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.