Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Varanasi?
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 Varanasi or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varanasi and Vienna 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.
Where Should I go: Varanasi or Vienna?
Varanasi
Known to be one of India's holiest cities, many come to Varanasi on a spiritual pilgrimage looking to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River. Dating back to the 11th Century BC, it is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Centuries old temples make up the backdrop, as many come and come again to perform their holy rights at the edge of the historic river.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Varanasi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVaranasi $31Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $31, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Varanasi and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVaranasi $14Vienna $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVaranasi $28Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Vienna? 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: Varanasi Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varanasi $4.35Vienna $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Varanasi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Varanasi:
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Tuk Tuk Through Town$0.84
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Rickshaw Ride$0.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi
Also for Varanasi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sarnath Tour with Guide & Car Including Hotel transfers: $69
- Varanasi hotel to Bodhgaya hotel private transfer: $135
- Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $32
- Varanasi - Arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $32
- Smooth transfer from Varanasi Airport to Hotel: $60
- Private Transfer: Varanasi Station to Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer Varanasi to Bodhgaya - One Way: $97
- Private Departure Transfer from Varanasi Hotel to Airport: $28
- Private Car Airport Transfer from Hotel in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram: $55
- From Agra: One-Way Private Transfer to Varanasi: $166
- From Agra: Budget One Way Transfer Agra to Varanasi: $160
- Delhi Private Arrival Transfer From New Delhi Airport To Hotel In Delhi: $34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Tour to Prague via Cesky Krumlov (transfer + sightseeing): $259
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $107
- Vienna to Salzburg Transfer Personal Chauffeur: $283
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $277
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $96
- Vienna International Airport Chauffeur Service , Airport Transfer: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Varanasi 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 dayVaranasi $11Vienna $67
Typical Food Prices in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner In Town$3.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class with Sona: $39
- Half-Day Varanasi Village Tour with Cooking Class & Local Dining: $40
- Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Varanasi Bliss: Private Food Tour, Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti: $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $93
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $142
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155
- Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $164
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $173
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $177
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varanasi $9.23Vienna $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Varanasi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Varanasi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Ride$0.74
Tours and Activities in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
- 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
- 11 - Hours Agra Tour: Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal from Delhi.: $100
- 2 Day Varanasi Day Tour with Boating and English Speaking Guide: $300
- 2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers: $135
- 2-Day Private Varanasi Tour Including Sunrise & Sunset Boat Ride: $188
- 3 Days Admirable Tour in Varanasi with private tour guided: $119
- 3 Days Private Enchanting Varanasi Tour: $109
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath: $32
- 3 Hour Yoga Experience on the Ghats in Varanasi: $96
- 3-Hour Varanasi Tour: Ganga Aarti, Boat Ride & Manikarnika: $77
- 4 Days Buddhist Dharma Tour Exploring Key Sacred Sites: $206
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Vienna Walking Tour: $15
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $181
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $181
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $224
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $177
- Ape Tour "Vino" to famous "Heurigen" Quarter - the local spirit!: $176
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVaranasi $6.91Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $142
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
- Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $188
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $235
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varanasi and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Varanasi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Varanasi is in Asia and Vienna is in Europe, 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 Varanasi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varanasi 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Varanasi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varanasi Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varanasi or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Varanasi. When comparing the sizes of Varanasi and Vienna, 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.