Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Vladivostok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Krakow is Poland's second largest city. It sits on both sides of the Wisla River at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. There are more than 1.4 million residents in the metropolitan area. Krakow is known as a historical and beautiful city that is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tourism makes up a large part of the city's economy, but there is also a university and several local colleges which are major employers as well. Technology has grown in recent years and the city has some notable employees including Google, IBM and Motorola. Other important industries include steel, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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 Krakow is $64. 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 Krakow in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
Prices for flights to both Krakow 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vladivostok and Krakow, we can see that Krakow 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 Krakow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Krakow 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 Krakow Expensive?.
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Vladivostok. When comparing the sizes of Vladivostok and Krakow, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vladivostok and Krakow.
In July, Vladivostok is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Vladivostok average around 19°C (67°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krakow this time of the year. Vladivostok usually receives less sunshine than Krakow during summer. Vladivostok gets 122 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
Vladivostok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Vladivostok usually receives more rain than Krakow. Vladivostok gets 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Vladivostok as well as Krakow.
Vladivostok is around the same temperature as Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vladivostok averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vladivostok this time of the year. In the autumn, Vladivostok often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Vladivostok gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Vladivostok usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Vladivostok gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Krakow and Vladivostok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. It's quite cold in Vladivostok in the winter. In the winter, Vladivostok is much colder than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vladivostok in January average around -11°C (11°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).
Vladivostok usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Vladivostok gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vladivostok usually receives less rain than Krakow. Vladivostok gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Krakow and Vladivostok during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Vladivostok is generally much colder than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Vladivostok average around 6°C (44°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Vladivostok often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Vladivostok gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Vladivostok usually gets more rain in April than Krakow. Vladivostok gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Vladivostok | Krakow | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -11°C (11°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Feb | -9°C (17°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Mar | -1°C (31°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 6°C (44°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Aug | 21°C (71°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Dec | -8°C (18°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |