Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Uppsala?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Uppsala or Madrid?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Madrid, 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: Uppsala or Madrid?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $171Madrid $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $171, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $181. 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 Uppsala and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $96Madrid $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $192Madrid $174
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Madrid? 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $21Madrid $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Moratalla to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $273
- Private Transfer from Bolnuevo to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $254
- Private Transfer from La Manga strip dos Mares to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $237
- Private Transfer from La Manga Club to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $227
- Madrid Airport Transfer to Toledo or Avila by Van: $221
- Private Transfer from Corvera Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $218
- Private Shuttle Transfer from City Centre to Airport: $206
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $206
- Private Transfer from Cieza to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $205
- Private Transfer from El Verger to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $191
- Private Transfer from La Torre Golf to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $182
- Private Transfer from Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort to Alicante (ALC) Airport: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $59Madrid $66
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee$2.25
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Ice Cream$3.37
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Kebabs (for 2)$18
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Croissant$1.68
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Madrid Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $50
- Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $56
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $68
- Madrid Paella Cooking Class with Unlimited Sangría: $69
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $73
- Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid: $74
- 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $85
- Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour: $90
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $90
- Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $92
- 100% Hands-on Cooking Class Paella Tapas Sangria in Madrid: $97
- Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $20Madrid $37
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $161
- Adventure parc: $51
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $104
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $96
- Podcast Tour Uppsala The Architecture of Authority: $5.49
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $144
- Secrets of Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $23
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $287
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $133
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Ávila & Segovia Day Trip From Madrid with Monument Tickets: $113
- 1 Hour Madrid Welcome and Historical Tour: $102
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums: $217
- 2 Hour Private Panoramic Tuk Tuk Tour: $195
- 2-Hour Madrid Tapas Tour: Eat, Drink & Discover the Real Spain: $86
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $114
- 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
- 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
- 3h Prado Museum Private Tour Skip the Line & Hotel Pick-up: $204
- 5-6 pax Tuk Tuk Tour 120 mins + Natural Limonade: $298
- A Complete Walking Tour of Imperial and Literary Madrid: $51
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $18Madrid $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer$5.62
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry & Shots, Games (Kapital, Fitz, Shoko): $14
- Pub Crawl Madrid Adventure bars with Open bar and VIP Club Entry: $16
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $19
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $21
- Spanish Wine Tasting Overlooking Parque del Oeste: $25
- Madrid Pub Crawl: $28
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor in Madrid: $34
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Madrid Pub Crawl VIP: $40
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $53
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $68
When comparing the travel costs between Uppsala and Madrid, we can see that Madrid is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and Madrid, 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.