Should you visit Sochi or Kutna Hora?
Should I visit Sochi or Kutna Hora? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Sochi
Located on the coast of the Black Sea, Sochi is one of the southernmost major cities in Russia. It is especially busy in the summer when native Russians and international visitors alike come to enjoy the mountainous coastline and sunny beaches. Sochi is also known as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, and many of the Olympic venues can still be visited today.
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 Sochi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Sochi is $72, 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 Sochi and Kutna Hora in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $17. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Sochi the cost is $34 on average.
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
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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sochi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sochi:
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Sochi, Russia Private & Secure Airport Transfers to/from AER Airport & Sochi:
$132
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Sochi International Airport Private Transfer:
$123
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Airport transfer:
$66
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Private Sochi International Airport AER - Sochi City Round-Trip Transfer:
$55
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Departure Private Transfer from Sochi City to Sochi Airport AER by Minivan:
$52
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Departure Private Transfer from Sochi City to Sochi Airport AER by Business Car:
$52
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Private Arrival Transfer from Sochi International Airport AER to Sochi City Center:
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: from Sochi to Sochi International Airport (AER):
$23
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 Sochi or Kutna Hora?
Prices for flights to both Kutna Hora and Sochi 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
The average traveler spends about $21 per day in Sochi for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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
Sochi $21
Kutna Hora $21
Entertainment
Sochi's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $135 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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.
Tours and Activities in Sochi
Here are a few actual costs in Sochi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Agura Canyon and Waterfalls Private Trekking Tour from Sochi:
$225
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Discover Olympic Sochi and Enjoy Scenic Mountainous Views on Private Tour:
$406
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Discover the Highlights of Sochi and its Best Bird's-eye View on Private Tour:
$193
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Discover the secrets of Sochi on the shore Excursion Private Tour:
$330
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Highlights of Sochi Private Tour: Dacha of J.Stalin and Mount Akhun Views:
$330
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Magic Christmas Tour in Sochi:
$764
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Nightlife in Sochi - Private tour. Meet a Sunset at the Akhun Mountain:
$330
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Olympic Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana Private Tour:
$177
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Private Tour: Discover Sochi on a Private Stroll:
$93
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Romantic tour in Kizhi Island:
$496
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Romantic tour in Sochi:
$496
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Sightseeing tour in Sochi:
$509
Tours and Activities in Kutna Hora
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kutna Hora.
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The Bone Church of The Real and Imagined Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.20
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Skip the Line: LEGO® Museum Ticket in Kutná Hora:
$6.72
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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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The best of Kutná Hora walking tour:
$496
Alcohol
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.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sochi and Kutna Hora, we can see that Sochi 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 Sochi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sochi than you might in Kutna Hora.
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