Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Grand Cayman?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?
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.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Grand Cayman €200
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is €200. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Grand Cayman €139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Grand Cayman €278
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Grand Cayman? 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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Grand Cayman €29
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:
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $125
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $123
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $635
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $75
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $928
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $86
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $273
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $77
- Vienna Private Airport Transfer: $71
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $141
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna Departure Private Transfers from Vienna City to Vienna Airport VIE: $106
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $53
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $53
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $53
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $53
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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 €33Grand Cayman €36
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 with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $41
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $69
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $85
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Grand Cayman €38
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Concert show and museum ticket in House of Strauss: $71
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $139
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $322
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Matterhorn of the Prealps': $210
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $252
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Cayman Adventure: Starfish Point, Stingray City and Coral Gardens: $99
- Cayman Crystal Caves & Pedro St James Castle Tour in Grand Cayman: $179
- Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island: $126
- Cayman's Classic Food Tasting & Cultural Experience: $179
- East End Activities and Tour in Grand Cayman: $158
- East Island Tour : $298
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $276
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $263
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Grand Cayman Reef & Stingray City Snorkeling Adventure: $159
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Grand Cayman €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
- Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $96
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer€4.63
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Vienna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna is in Europe and Grand Cayman 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 Vienna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vienna 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Vienna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Grand Cayman?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?
Vienna has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vienna or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
Both Grand Cayman and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Vienna is cooler than Grand Cayman. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 28°C (83°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. In July, Vienna usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
Both Grand Cayman and Vienna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
In October, Vienna is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vienna usually gets less rain in October than Grand Cayman. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Grand Cayman. Most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. Vienna is much colder than Grand Cayman in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In January, Vienna usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Grand Cayman. The spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
In the spring, Vienna is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 26°C (79°F).
Vienna usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Grand Cayman. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 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.