Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Sopron?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Sopron and Gdansk can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.
Gdansk is the capital and largest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The port dates back a thousand years and was an influential city in the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages. The city was essentially destroyed during World War II but has rebuilt into one of Europe's most beautiful port cities. The city now has a population of around 460,000 and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the globe. It is known for its impressive city center, its great museums, and its beaches that line the coast of the Gulf of Gdansk. In particular, it is a popular summer destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Hungary, The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Sopron is $65, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is $54. 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 Sopron and Gdansk in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Sopron 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
Here are a few actual costs in Sopron for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sopron and Gdansk, we can see that Sopron is more expensive. And not only is Gdansk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gdansk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gdansk 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 Sopron would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sopron than you might in Gdansk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sopron Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Sopron. When comparing the sizes of Sopron and Gdansk, 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 Gdansk and Sopron are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Sopron is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sopron in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Gdansk. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sopron. Sopron usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Sopron gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Sopron usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Sopron gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Gdansk and Sopron during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Sopron is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Sopron average around 12°C (54°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Sopron often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Sopron gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Sopron usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Gdansk. Sopron gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Sopron and Gdansk.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. It's quite cold in Sopron in the winter. Sopron is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Sopron averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Sopron usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Sopron gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Sopron usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Sopron gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Sopron as well as Gdansk.
In the spring, Sopron is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sopron in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sopron this time of the year. In the spring, Sopron often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Sopron gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Sopron usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Sopron gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Sopron | Gdansk | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |