Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Veracruz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Veracruz and Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Veracruz is $122, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $203. 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 Veracruz and Toronto in more detail.
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Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Veracruz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Veracruz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Veracruz 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Veracruz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Veracruz. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Toronto, 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Toronto.
In July, Veracruz is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Veracruz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
Veracruz gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Toronto. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Toronto.
Veracruz is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Veracruz receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Veracruz usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Toronto and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. In the winter, Veracruz is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Veracruz in January average around 21°C (71°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Toronto. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Toronto and Veracruz during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (78°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Veracruz. In the spring, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Veracruz usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Veracruz | Toronto | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Feb | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Mar | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
May | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Nov | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |