Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Katowice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Katowice, 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 Katowice?
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.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Katowice €43
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, while the average daily cost in Katowice is €43. 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 Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Katowice €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Katowice €36
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Katowice? 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 Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Katowice €12
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:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
- Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
- Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
- Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice 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 €33Katowice €18
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
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Katowice €6.00
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
- Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
- Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
- Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
- Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
- Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Jasna Gora and Czestochowa Private Tour from Katowice by Car: $349
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Katowice €5.33
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
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $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: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
Sample the Local Flavors in Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Katowice, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Katowice?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Katowice, 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 Katowice?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Vienna or Katowice in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Katowice. Many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Vienna is a little warmer than Katowice in the summer. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Katowice. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the summer, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in July than Katowice. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Katowice in the Autumn?
Both Katowice and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Vienna is a little warmer than Katowice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vienna in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Katowice averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during autumn. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vienna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Katowice. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Katowice in the Winter?
Both Katowice and Vienna during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Katowice in the winter. The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In January, Vienna is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 2°C (36°F), and Katowice fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in January than Katowice. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Katowice in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Katowice. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Vienna is much warmer than Katowice in the spring. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vienna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Katowice. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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