Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Vienna?
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 Vienna or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Cordoba, 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: Vienna or Cordoba?
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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €176Cordoba €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €176, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €58. 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 Vienna and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Cordoba €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Cordoba €92
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Cordoba? 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Cordoba €2.71
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€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Munich: Private transfer to Vienna with stop in Hallstatt: $899
- Private transfer to Milan or Milan to Vienna: $741
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $552
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $490
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $469
- Hallstatt: Private transfer Bratislava to Hallstatt: $396
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $388
- Private transfer from Bratislava to Vienna: $293
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague : $287
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2h of sightseeing: $283
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $283
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Vienna 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 dayVienna €58Cordoba €6.26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $102
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $119
- Strauss Dinner Show: $119
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $126
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $144
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $155
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $171
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $171
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $180
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $180
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Cordoba €16
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Exclusive Guided Wine and Hiking Experience in Austria : $73
- ( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco: $238
- 2 Hour Private Alpine Hiking, Gosing Mountain Vienna Tour: $185
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $185
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in the Footsteps of Princess Sissi in Vienna: $63
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $185
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $185
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $185
- 2.5 Hours Viennese Coffee House Culture Tour with Tastings: $83
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Matterhorn of the Prealps': $231
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- A day in the life of Vienna - Private tour with a local: $247
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Cordoba €6.58
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
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $30
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $143
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $144
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $144
- Wine Tasting Tour: $162
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $162
- In Vienna Veritas - An Exclusive historical Wine tasting tour: $167
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Cordoba, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Cordoba?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Cordoba, 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 Vienna or Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Vienna has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Vienna or Cordoba in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Cordoba. The summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Vienna is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 23°C (73°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cordobain January. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVienna 23°C (73°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Cordoba. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Vienna is cooler than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
In the autumn, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Cordobain April. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in October than Cordobain April. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVienna 12°C (54°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Cordoba in the Winter?
Both Cordoba and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. In the winter, Vienna is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vienna in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVienna 2°C (36°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Vienna during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Vienna is generally much colder than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 13°C (55°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the spring, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in April than Cordobain October. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVienna 13°C (55°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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