Which place is cheaper, Ponce 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 Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Ponce, 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 Ponce?
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.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $182Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $102Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $204Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Ponce? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22Ponce $10
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: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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 $63Ponce $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $21Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
- Walking Tour Uppsala: $6.54
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adventure parc: $54
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $97
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- City Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $137
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $20Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uppsala and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uppsala is in Europe and Ponce is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Ponce?
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 19% larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and Ponce, 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 Uppsala or Ponce?
Uppsala has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Uppsala or Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce and Uppsala during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In the summer, Uppsala is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the summer temperatures in Uppsala in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (83°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Uppsala. In the summer, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Ponce. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Uppsala is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 8°C (46°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ponce receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Ponce. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Ponce. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Uppsala can get quite cold in the winter. Uppsala is much colder than Ponce in the winter. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the winter, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in January than Ponce. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Uppsala is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the spring temperatures in Uppsala in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Ponce averages at about 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Ponce. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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.