Which place is cheaper, Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas?
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.
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is in the far south of Chile and has a long history of maritime commerce, oil extraction, and sheep farming. It's the most populated city on the Strait of Magellan and has all the facilities you might need as a traveler, including banks, markets, drugstores and equipment shops. With a population of about 130,000, the city is a comfortable place to spend time. It serves as a base for Antarctic expeditions, although many expeditions also start in Ushuaia, Argentina, and Christchurch New Zealand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €177Punta Arenas €72
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €177, while the average daily cost in Punta Arenas is €72. 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 Punta Arenas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Punta Arenas €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Punta Arenas €58
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Punta Arenas
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Punta Arenas? 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 Punta Arenas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Punta Arenas €1.66
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: $803
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $651
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $296
- Private Car Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $295
- Vienna to Salzburg Transfer Personal Chauffeur: $284
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2h of sightseeing: $278
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $278
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Punta Arenas
Also for Punta Arenas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $267
- Transfer Airport Punta Arenas: $30
- Oneway Private Transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to Punta Arenas: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Punta Arenas?
Prices for flights to both Punta Arenas 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 €57Punta Arenas €33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $46
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $70
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $79
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $94
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $117
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $124
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $127
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $140
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $142
Typical Food Prices in Punta Arenas
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Punta Arenas:
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Donut€0.96
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Dinner€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Punta Arenas
For Punta Arenas, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Punta Arenas : Chilean cooking class. Relax and learn!: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Punta Arenas €5.93
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Vienna Walking Tour: $15
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $182
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Matterhorn of the Prealps': $228
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $225
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $178
- Ape Tour "Vino" to famous "Heurigen" Quarter - the local spirit!: $176
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
Tours and Activities in Punta Arenas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta Arenas.
- Bike Tour in Punta Arenas, 100% local tour.: $70
- Cruises Shore Excursions : Highlights + Fort Bulnes: $185
- For Cruise-ship passengers: Magdalena Island (Penguins): $200
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas: $80
- Full day Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas ,Regular tours: $160
- Guided Tour of Punta Arenas and Fort Bulnes: $300
- King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour: $154
- King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour: $163
- Magallanes National Reserve and Punta Arenas City Tour: $165
- Magdalena Island Penguin Boat Tour and Marta Island: $165
- Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas: $168
- Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Punta Arenas €4.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Vienna Wine Tasting at an Authentic Home: $60
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $160
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $178
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $236
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $247
Typical Alcohol Prices in Punta Arenas
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Punta Arenas:
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Alcohol€6.75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Punta Arenas, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Punta Arenas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna is in Europe and Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Punta Arenas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Punta Arenas?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Punta Arenas. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Punta Arenas. Many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Vienna is much warmer than Punta Arenas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Punta Arenas averages at about 11°C (52°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Punta Arenas this time of the year. In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Punta Arenas during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Punta Arenas receives 208 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives more rain than Punta Arenasin January. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVienna 23°C (73°F)Punta Arenas 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Punta Arenas in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Punta Arenas. Most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Vienna is generally much warmer than Punta Arenasin April. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In the autumn, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Punta Arenasin April. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Punta Arenas receives 119 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in October than Punta Arenasin April. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVienna 12°C (54°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Punta Arenas in the Winter?
Both Punta Arenas and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Punta Arenas in the winter. The weather in Vienna can be very cold. Vienna is a little warmer than Punta Arenas in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 1°C (35°F)in July.
Vienna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Punta Arenas during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Punta Arenas receives 70 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives more rain than Punta Arenasin July. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVienna 2°C (36°F)Punta Arenas 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Punta Arenas in the Spring?
Both Punta Arenas and Vienna during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In the spring, Vienna is much warmer than Punta Arenas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Punta Arenas averages at about 7°C (44°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the spring, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Punta Arenasin October. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Punta Arenas receives 183 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in April than Punta Arenasin October. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVienna 13°C (55°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Punta Arenas and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 29 mm (1.1 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.