Which place is cheaper, Temuco or Vilnius?
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 Vilnius or Temuco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Temuco. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Temuco?
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.
Temuco
Temuco is a large and modern city found 680 km south of Santiago. While the city is dynamic, it does not have any particular charm with the exception of being a great point of departure for many excursions around the lake region and the many national parks found in the surrounding area. Temuco is also well known for its Mapuche culture, a proud and rebellious community of around 20 000 in the area today, who has fought continuously against every invaders in the past.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €117Temuco €82
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €117, while the average daily cost in Temuco is €82. 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 Vilnius and Temuco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €41Temuco €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €82Temuco €76
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Temuco
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius or Temuco? 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Temuco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €7.26Temuco €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vilnius:
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Train to Airport€0.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $749
- From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $448
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $288
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $230
- Premium Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai (transfer included): $212
- Hot air balloon flight Vilnius Trakai with Transfer and Shampagne: $206
- Kaunas Airport Private Transfer from Kaunas to Vilnius: $170
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $69
- Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $40
- Vilnius Airport Private Transfer: $40
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Temuco
Also for Temuco, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Temuco Airport to Pucon: $55
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Thermal Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Temuco?
Prices for flights to both Temuco 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
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Food Meals for one dayVilnius €63Temuco €33
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $113
- Traditional Lithuanian Cooking Class with Locals: $114
- Folk Show and Lithuanian Traditional Dinner: $980
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.57Temuco €6.72
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $138
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $507
- Admission Ticket at Auto Museum Vilnius: $23
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $10
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $21
- Autumn Special All Saint's and All Souls' Evenings Tour: $56
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $33
- Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour: $34
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $240
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
Tours and Activities in Temuco
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Temuco.
- Conguillío National Park Tour, Full day: $340
- Tour Mapuche Community Araucanía: $592
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.08Temuco €4.39
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $61
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $91
- Wine Tasting Experience with Sommelier: $444
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Temuco, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Temuco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius is in Europe and Temuco 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 Temuco would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Temuco 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius than you might in Temuco.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vilnius Expensive? and Is Temuco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Temuco?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Temuco. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius and Temuco, 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 Vilnius or Temuco?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Temuco is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Vilnius has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Vilnius or Temuco in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Temuco. The summer months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Vilnius is around the same temperature as Temuco. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vilnius in July average around 18°C (65°F), and Temuco averages at about 17°C (62°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Temuco. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vilnius this time of the year. In the summer, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Temucoin January. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Temuco receives 290 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in July than Temucoin January. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVilnius 18°C (65°F)Temuco 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Temuco in the Autumn?
Both Temuco and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
In October, Vilnius is generally cooler than Temucoin April. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 8°C (46°F), and Temuco fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Temuco during autumn. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies, while Temuco receives 150 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Temucoin April. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVilnius 8°C (46°F)Temuco 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Temuco in the Winter?
Both Temuco and Vilnius during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vilnius. Vilnius is much colder than Temuco in the winter. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Temuco fluctuates around 8°C (46°F)in July.
In the winter, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Temucoin July. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Temuco receives 78 hours of full sun.
Temuco gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vilnius usually gets less rain in January than Temucoin July. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVilnius -5°C (23°F)Temuco 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Temuco in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Temuco. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Vilnius is much colder than Temuco. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vilnius in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Temuco averages at about 12°C (54°F)in October.
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Temuco during spring. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Temuco receives 193 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Temucoin October. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVilnius 7°C (45°F)Temuco 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Temuco and Vilnius
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 177 mm (7 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
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