A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Vienna vs. Manaus for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vienna or Manaus?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Manaus, 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 Manaus?

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.

Manaus

Manaus is a Brazilian city, capital of the state of Amazonas, and is located on the Rio Negro a few miles before it meets the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon River. The city is a major departure point for those visiting the Amazon Rainforest, though there are a few sights worth seeing within the city itself as well.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil.


Which place is cheaper, Manaus or Vienna?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €176, while the average daily cost in Manaus is €56. 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 Manaus in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vienna 94
    Manaus 35
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vienna 188
    Manaus 70
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Manaus

Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Manaus? 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.

Hotels in Vienna


Hotels in Manaus


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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 Manaus Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vienna 19
    Manaus 6.49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:


  • Bus to Airport
    30

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
  • Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $469
  • Private transfer to Milan or Milan to Vienna: $741
  • Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
  • Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $108
  • Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $271
  • Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $283
  • Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $388
  • Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $97
  • Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $154
  • Vienna Departure Private Transfers from Vienna City to Vienna Airport VIE: $117
  • Vienna Departure Private Transfers from Vienna City to Vienna Airport VIE: $95

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manaus

Also for Manaus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer service from Iberostar (Port) to Manaus Airport: $23
  • Transfer from Manaus Airport to Manaus City: $45
  • Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Eduardo Gomes International Airport: $64
  • Serviço de Transfer Privado 24h Aeroporto - Hotel em Manaus: $25
  • Private Transfer Group 24h Hotel to Airport in Manaus: $112
  • Privado Transfer Aeroporto to Hotel Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge: $171
  • Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $71
  • Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $109
  • Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
  • Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
  • Manaus private Airport transfer: $60
  • Manaus Airport(MAO) to Manaus hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57

Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Manaus?

Prices for flights to both Manaus 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Vienna 58
    Manaus 18

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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manaus

For Manaus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Folklore Amazonian Dinner Show: $42
  • Food Tour: $60

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vienna 38
    Manaus -

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

Tours and Activities in Manaus

For Manaus, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Adventure: 4-hour hike in the Amazon rainforest: $150
  • Amazon Experience: Indigenous culture and nature phenomenon: $78
  • Amazon Experience: meet a native village and swim with porpoises: $77
  • Amazon Jungle Experience with Overnight: $300
  • Amazon Jungle: 3- or 4-Day Tour at Ipanema River Guest House: $180
  • Amazon Negro River Half-Day Expedition Tour: $55
  • Amazon Private Safari by Tuhiri Eco Tour - Leaving Manaus: $199
  • Amazon Rainforest Tour, Trails, Jungle, Caves and Waterfalls: $165
  • Amazon River Safari Boat Tour- Full Day Group Tour: $70
  • Amazonas: 2, 3, or 4-Day Tour: $220
  • City Tour Plus Amazon River Tour: $100
  • City Tour in Manaus at Teatro Amazonas and Praça da Matriz: $55

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vienna 17
    Manaus 2.32

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 Manaus, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Manaus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna is in Europe and Manaus 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 Manaus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Manaus 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 Manaus.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Manaus Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Vienna or Manaus?

Vienna has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Manaus. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Manaus, 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 Manaus?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Manaus 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 Manaus in the Summer?

Both Manaus and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.

Vienna is cooler than Manaus in the summer. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Manaus fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in January.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Manaus during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 114 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Manaus. In July, Vienna usually receives less rain than Manausin January. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Vienna 23°C (73°F) 
    Manaus 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Vienna or Manaus in the Autumn?

Both Manaus and Vienna during the autumn are popular places to visit. 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 much colder than Manaus. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vienna in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Manaus averages at about 28°C (82°F)in April.

In the autumn, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Manausin April. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 112 hours of full sun.

Manaus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vienna usually gets less rain in October than Manausin April. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 311 mm (12.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Vienna 12°C (54°F) 
    Manaus 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Vienna or Manaus in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Manaus. The winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In January, Vienna is generally much colder than Manausin July. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 2°C (36°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Manaus this time of the year. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Manaus during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 214 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Vienna usually receives less rain than Manausin July. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 85 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Vienna 2°C (36°F) 
    Manaus 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Vienna or Manaus in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Manaus. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.

Vienna is much colder than Manaus in the spring. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Manaus fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in October.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the spring, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Manausin October. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 171 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Manaus. Vienna usually gets less rain in April than Manausin October. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Vienna 13°C (55°F) 
    Manaus 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Manaus and Vienna

Vienna Manaus
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 27°C (81°F) 264 mm (10.4 in)
Feb 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 27°C (81°F) 290 mm (11.4 in)
Mar 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 335 mm (13.2 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in) 28°C (82°F) 311 mm (12.3 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in) 28°C (82°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 85 mm (3.4 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 28°C (83°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 29°C (84°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 29°C (84°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in) 28°C (83°F) 174 mm (6.8 in)
Dec 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 220 mm (8.6 in)