Which place is cheaper, Sarajevo or Turku?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Turku or Sarajevo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku or Sarajevo, 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.
Where Should I go: Turku or Sarajevo?
Turku
Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and is one of the most culturally and historically interesting cities to visit in Europe. The city was at the crossroads where the Eastern and Western Roman Empires divided, and the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches divided. Today it is most associated with the Civil War that occurred here between 1992 and 1995. There are still many remnants of the war left, from the cemeteries that dot the countryside to the leftover damage done by bombs. Despite its brutal history, Sarajevo has begun to thrive again, both economically and as a tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTurku €136Sarajevo €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Turku is €136, while the average daily cost in Sarajevo is €66. 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 Turku and Sarajevo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTurku €76Sarajevo €26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTurku €152Sarajevo €52
Compare Hotels in Turku and Sarajevo
Looking for a hotel in Turku or Sarajevo? 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: Turku Hotel Prices and Sarajevo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Turku €44Sarajevo €6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turku
Also for Turku, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Helicopter Transfer to Helsinki Airport (HEL): $2,112
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku city centre to Turku airport: $73
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku (TKU) Airport to City centre: $73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Sarajevo:
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Tram Tickets (for 2)€1.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sarajevo
Also for Sarajevo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Split: $321
- Split Private Transfer Service: $299
- Dubrovnik Private Transfer Service: $299
- Transfer from/to Sarajevo - Belgrade: $288
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Lukavac: $271
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Doboj: $271
- Transfer from city of Sarajevo to city of Mostar: $251
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Kotor - Budva : $245
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Travnik: $232
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Živinice grad: $232
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Dubrovnik: $229
- Sarajevo ⇄ Mostar / Private Transfer: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Turku or Sarajevo?
Prices for flights to both Sarajevo and Turku 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 dayTurku €32Sarajevo €29
Typical Food Prices in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sarajevo Local Food Tour: $27
- Walking Food Tour with Local Craft Experience: $43
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with your Host Family: $44
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with Host Family: $53
- Bosnian Cooking Lessons: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Turku €22Sarajevo €11
Tours and Activities in Turku
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Turku.
- Archipelago tour with Soling sailboat: $310
- Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour: $131
- Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour: $523
- Turku Archipelago: Sea Kayaking Day Tour: $133
- Turku Christmas Delights Walking Tour: $766
- Turku Enchanting Romantic Walking Tour: $659
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Sarajevo's activities, tours, and tickets:
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National Museum (for 2)€7.16
Tours and Activities in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Private Guided Tour in Sarajevo and Mostar: $163
- 4-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food Tastings and Craft Experience: $44
- 8 to 9 Hours Daily Tour To Travnik and Jajce From Sarajevo: $104
- Amazing Prokoško jezero - Full day Tour: $82
- Assassination Tour: $27
- BOSNIAN PYRAMIDS TOUR (nature, history & archeology): $64
- Best of Sarajevo - Full Day All Inclusive Tour: $76
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Half-Day Tour from Sarajevo: $81
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Tour from Sarajevo: $79
- Bijambare Cave and Spring of River Bosna Tour: $45
- Bosnia's Treasures: 7-Day Private Tour: $1,310
- Bosnian Castles Tour: Vranduk Tešanj Srebrenik from Sarajevo: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTurku €12Sarajevo €6.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Sarajevo
Also in Sarajevo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Small-group Wine Tasting Expiriance, with lunch in vineyard: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Turku and Sarajevo, we can see that Turku is more expensive. And not only is Sarajevo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sarajevo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sarajevo 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 Turku would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turku than you might in Sarajevo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Turku Expensive? and Is Sarajevo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Turku or Sarajevo?
Sarajevo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Turku. When comparing the sizes of Turku and Sarajevo, 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.
When is the best time to visit Turku or Sarajevo?
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.
Should I visit Turku or Sarajevo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Sarajevo. Also, many visitors come to Sarajevo in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Turku is much colder than Sarajevo in the summer. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sarajevo this time of the year. In Turku, it's very sunny this time of the year. Turku usually receives less sunshine than Sarajevo during summer. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Turku usually receives more rain than Sarajevo. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTurku 16°C (61°F)Sarajevo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Turku or Sarajevo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Turku as well as Sarajevo. Also, most visitors come to Sarajevo for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Turku is much colder than Sarajevo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Turku in October average around 6°C (43°F), and Sarajevo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Turku often gets less sunshine than Sarajevo. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 178 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sarajevo. Turku usually gets less rain in October than Sarajevo. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTurku 6°C (43°F)Sarajevo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Turku or Sarajevo in the Winter?
Both Sarajevo and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Sarajevo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Turku can be very cold during winter. In January, Turku is generally much colder than Sarajevo. Daily temperatures in Turku average around -6°C (20°F), and Sarajevo fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Turku usually receives less sunshine than Sarajevo during winter. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sarajevo. In January, Turku usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Turku gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTurku -6°C (20°F)Sarajevo 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Turku or Sarajevo in the Spring?
Both Sarajevo and Turku during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sarajevo this time of year.
The weather in Turku can be very cold. Turku is much colder than Sarajevo in the spring. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 3°C (37°F) in April, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Turku often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sarajevo. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 174 hours of full sun.
Sarajevo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Turku usually gets less rain in April than Sarajevo. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTurku 3°C (37°F)Sarajevo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Sarajevo and Turku
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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