Should you visit Vilnius or Madrid?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Vilnius and Madrid. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
Which city is cheaper, Madrid or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €76, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €107. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Vilnius and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €68 for a double occupancy room in Vilnius.
Travelers usually pay around €118 for a double occupancy room in Madrid If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Vilnius is €6.64 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
To get around in Madrid, the average visitor spends €15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
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Private transfer: Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Vilnius:
$622
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Private transfer: Vilnius to Vilnius Airport (VNO):
$622
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Vilnius to Riga transfer with Sightseeing:
$347
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Private transfer from Vilnius to Riga or Riga International Airport:
$323
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Private transfer Vilnius - Riga:
$319
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Private Transfer Vilnius - Minsk:
$319
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Riga to Vilnius Private One-Way Transfers:
$283
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Private low cost transfer from Vilnius to Minsk:
$254
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Private Minivan Transfer from Vilnius to Riga:
$208
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Private transfer from Vilnius to Kaunas:
$118
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Luxury Car Transfers from Vilnius to VNO Airport Vilnius - Departure:
$92
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Luxury Car Transfers from VNO Vilnius Airport to Vilnius - Arrival:
$92
Typical Local Transportation prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Madrid Private Airport Transfer from Madrid airport MAD to city centre:
$9.41
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Ultra - Madrid Private Airport Transfer from city centre to Madrid airport MAD:
$9.41
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Hotel Madrid City Private Transfer To Madrid Barajas Airport:
$29
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Private Airport Transfer: Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) to Madrid:
$29
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Private Airport Transfer: Madrid to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD):
$29
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Transfer in private vehicle from Madrid City to Madrid Barajas Airport:
$31
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Madrid Barajas Airport to City:
$31
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Madrid Barajas Airport Private Transfer To Alcorcón, & cities close to Madrid:
$33
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Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$34
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Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madrid - Arrival Private Van Transfer:
$34
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Madrid Barajas Airport Private Transfer To Madrid City:
$34
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Premium Private Transfer from Madrid Airport to Madrid Hotels:
$37
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Vilnius 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
On average, meal and food prices in Vilnius cost around €32 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €13.
The price of a meal in Madrid can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €27 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Vilnius €32
Madrid €27
Typical Food prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
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Vilnius - City of Contrasts - The Original City Tour by bicycle (bike+food tour):
$32
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National Dinner with Folk Show in Vilnius:
$49
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Dinner in local family:
$66
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Cooking Class in Vilnius:
$71
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Cooking Class:
$74
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Vilnius Dinner in the Darkness:
$115
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Dinner in the Dark Dining Experience in Riga:
$281
Typical Food prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee
€2.00
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Ice Cream
€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)
€16
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Croissant
€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)
€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Cooking Class: The Spanish Paella Experience:
$24
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Florida Retiro Dinner Show:
$38
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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience:
$49
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Virtual cooking - spanish "tortilla de patatas":
$50
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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience:
$50
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Flamenco Workshop and Show with Dinner and Drinks:
$51
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show with Dinner and Workshop in Madrid Ticket:
$52
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Homemade pasta cooking class and lunch in the heart of Madrid:
$58
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Mamaz Social Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$60
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3-hour Virtual Spanish Cooking Class in Madrid:
$62
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Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour:
$67
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Authentic Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$68
Entertainment
Vilnius's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €7.78 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
In Madrid, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €27 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
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10-Day Self-Driving Tour to Baltic States:
$912
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2-Hour Segway Tours in Vilnius:
$57
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2-Night Amber Spa Experience in Vilnius:
$956
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3 Hour Vilnius Food Walking Tour:
$83
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3-Hour Vilnius Food Insider Walking Tour and Tastings:
$96
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3.5-Hour Taste of Vilnius Beer Trail Tour:
$71
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6-Hour Trakai National Park Private Walking Tour from Vilnius:
$187
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8 Days Baltic Tour: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia:
$1,095
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9-Day Lithuania and Latvia Small-Group Tour from Vilnius:
$1,680
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Audio Tours to Curonian Spit UNESCO sand dunes:
$399
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Audio Tours to Geographical Center of Europe:
$96
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Audio Tours to Grutas Park Soviet Time Museum:
$239
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
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Prado Museum Self-Guided Audio Tour App:
$3.97
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Madrid's Private Tour with your Family: Highlights & Hidden Gems:
$4.04
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A local's Tuck into the city's history and some tapas on an audio tour:
$5.00
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History Tour of The Town Too High To Die Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.13
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Let's Tapear! The Madrid Tapas Route Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.43
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Madrid from the Inquisition to Multiculturalism Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.43
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Madrid Private Tour: Fun Old Town Exploration Game:
$7.45
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Skip the Line: Museo Lázaro Galdiano Admission Ticket:
$8.71
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Madrid 90 Minutes Kickstart Private Tour:
$9.95
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Skip the Line: Ticket for the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid:
$9.95
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Tours from Home: Intro to Madrid:
$10
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2 Hours Secrets of Madrid Retiro Park Tour:
$11
Alcohol
The average person spends about €5.10 on alcoholic beverages in Vilnius per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Madrid, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €16.
Typical Alcohol prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Typical Alcohol prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer
€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)
€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
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Pub Crawl in Madrid:
$15
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Pub Crawl Madrid by Madpartycrew:
$19
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Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor:
$20
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$32
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$43
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Madrid Tapas and Mysteries Walking Tour with Private Option and Pub Crawl:
$47
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Wine Tasting and Flamenco Master Class in Madrid:
$58
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Segovia and Spanish Versailles Full-Day Tour with Wine Tasting:
$62
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Old Town Madrid Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tasting Walking Tour:
$82
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Gourmet Tapas & Wine Tasting Experience In Madrid:
$91
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Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour:
$93
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Madrid Tapas Diaries- A Premium Food & Wine Tour in the old city of Madrid:
$123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Madrid, we can see that Madrid is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Vilnius.
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