Which place is cheaper, Split or Torun?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Torun or Split?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Torun and Split. 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.
Where Should I go: Torun or Split?
Torun
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.
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTorun $31Split $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Torun is $31, while the average daily cost in Split is $116. 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 Torun and Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTorun $14Split $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTorun $28Split $156
Compare Hotels in Torun and Split
Looking for a hotel in Torun or Split? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Torun Hotel Prices and Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Torun $4.87Split $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Torun
Also for Torun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Torun to Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN: $291
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,069
- Split/Trogir to Zagreb: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $735
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Zagreb: $668
- Split Airport: Speedboat Taxi transfer to/from Hvar: $642
- private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $535
- Airport to Hvar Town Speedboat Transfer: $535
- Split – Dubrovnik via Ston Private transfer: $441
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $427
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $387
- Private transfer (Taxi) Split to Zadar: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Torun or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split and Torun 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
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Food Meals for one dayTorun $9.72Split $25
Typical Food Prices in Torun
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
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Ice Cream$0.65
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Gingerbread$0.62
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Sandwich$1.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun
For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Homemade Dinner under the Stars in Split: $85
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Walking Vegan Food Tour of Split: $104
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Torun $4.50Split $3.96
Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Gingerbread Cooking Class$2.36
Tours and Activities in Torun
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.
- Magic Christmas tour in Torun: $135
- Discover A Walking Adventure: $81
- From Gdansk: Private Torun Van and Walking Tour: $223
- Private walking city tour in Torun: $238
- Romantic tour in Torun: $81
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Small Group Tour with Lunch: $82
- History tour: $33
- SPLIT-"Emperor's City for History Lovers"/PRIVATE Walking Tour+Cellars Museum : $210
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $66
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
- 2 Hour Walking Tour of Split with an Art Historian: $24
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $87
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $86
- 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTorun $4.96Split $8.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $55
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Torun and Split, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split than you might in Torun.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Torun Expensive? and Is Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Torun or Split?
Torun has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Torun and Split, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.