A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Vladivostok vs. Bad Gastein for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vladivostok or Bad Gastein?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Vladivostok and Bad Gastein can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Vladivostok or Bad Gastein?

Vladivostok

Vladivostok is a port city on Russia's Pacific coastline and the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Many people visit the city as the beginning or end of their journey on the railway, but there are some attractions to the city itself worth visiting.

Bad Gastein

Located in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town known for hotels and villas built into steep and forested slopes. While the town is most visited in the winter for skiing purposes, it is also a home base for many hiking opportunities throughout the summer.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Bad Gastein or Vladivostok?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Vladivostok is $54, while the average daily cost in Bad Gastein is $130. 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 Vladivostok and Bad Gastein in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vladivostok $27
    Bad Gastein $66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vladivostok $54
    Bad Gastein $132
Compare Hotels in Vladivostok and Bad Gastein

Looking for a hotel in Vladivostok or Bad Gastein? 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 Vladivostok


Hotels in Bad Gastein


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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: Bad Gastein Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vladivostok $10
    Bad Gastein $43

Is it cheaper to fly into Vladivostok or Bad Gastein?

Prices for flights to both Bad Gastein and Vladivostok 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
    Vladivostok $17
    Bad Gastein $37

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vladivostok $15
    Bad Gastein $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vladivostok $11
    Bad Gastein $8.42


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vladivostok and Bad Gastein, we can see that Bad Gastein is more expensive. And not only is Vladivostok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vladivostok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vladivostok 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 Bad Gastein would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bad Gastein than you might in Vladivostok.

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


Which is Bigger, Vladivostok or Bad Gastein?

Vladivostok has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Vladivostok and Bad Gastein, 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.