Should you visit Warsaw or Bern?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Warsaw and Bern can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
Bern
The capital city of Switzerland, Bern, is a surprisingly small city with a population of only about 130,000. It's located on a peninsula that is created by the turns of the River Aare. The city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it has a wonderfully preserved old town area. There are about four miles worth of quaint walkways that are lined with clock towers and fountains.
Which city is cheaper, Bern or Warsaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $67, while the average daily cost in Bern is $187. 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 Warsaw and Bern in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $80 for a double occupancy room in Warsaw If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $121. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Bern the cost is $242 on average.
Local Transportation
To get around in Warsaw, the average visitor spends $3.44 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.
The cost of a taxi ride in Bern is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $25 per person, per day, on local transportation in Bern.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Warsaw to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW):
$16
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Private Warsaw Chopin Airport One Way Transfer:
$17
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Luxury Departure Airport Transfer from Warsaw Center to Warsaw Chopin Airport:
$18
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Private transfer from any location in Warsaw to Central Railway Station:
$22
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Private transfer from Warsaw city center to Chopin Airport WAW:
$25
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Private transfer from Central Railway Station to any location in Warsaw:
$25
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Private Transfer: Warsaw to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW):
$27
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Private Airport Transfer: from Warsaw to Modlin Airport (WMI):
$28
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Warsaw Chopin Airport One Way Private Transfer:
$28
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Private Transfer to/from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW):
$28
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Unique Private Transfer from Warsaw Hotels to Warsaw Airport:
$30
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Private transfer with pick-up from Chopin Airport WAW to Warsaw city center:
$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bern
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bern:
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Bern Belp Airport to Zurich City - One Way:
$661
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Bern Belp Airport to Basel City - One Way:
$586
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Private transfer from Bern City to Zurich Airport:
$416
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Private Transfer from Bern City Center to Zurich City Center:
$318
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Geneva: Premium 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Bern:
$277
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Premium Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Interlaken:
$250
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Bern Belp Airport to Bern City - One Way:
$105
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Bern?
Prices for flights to both Bern and Warsaw 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
In Warsaw travelers spend around $16 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Bern can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $45 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $18 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
Warsaw $16
Bern $45
Typical Food prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two
$12
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Lunch for Two
$9.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Polish Food Tour:
$56
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Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw:
$64
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Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing:
$71
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4-Hour Polish Food Tour:
$90
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Warsaw Food Tour small group tour by retro minibus:
$91
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Warsaw 6h Private Tour + Traditional Polish Dinner:
$118
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Nicolaus Copernicus Legacy: Private Tour from Warsaw to Torun + Polish Dinner:
$274
Entertainment
In Warsaw, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $5.15 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Bern typically cost an average of $25 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
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Skip the Line: Neon Muzeum Admission Ticket:
$5.52
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Skip the Line: Museum of Life Under Communism Ticket:
$6.22
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World of Illusion Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket:
$9.18
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Warsaw Royal Route: Public Tour:
$13
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Old Town Guided Walking Tour:
$15
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Christmas Tour:
$23
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Evening vistula river cruise:
$28
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Highlights Guided Retro Bus Tour:
$28
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Warsaw's Alternative Side: Praga District Private Tour:
$36
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3-Hour Morning Historical Sites Bus and Walking Tour:
$40
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Warsaw Afternoon, guided, social-distance bus, city tour with pick up&drop off:
$44
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Small-Group Historical Guided Tour of Warsaw with pick up/drop off. Public Tour.:
$44
Tours and Activities in Bern
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bern are as follows:
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Adventure: Diamond Skull Virtual Reality:
$230
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Bern - Walking Tour with Licensed Guide:
$446
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Bern Capital City Private Tour:
$194
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Bern Capital City Small Group Tour:
$90
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Bern Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$45
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Bern Old City Walking Tour:
$491
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Bern Old Town- Private Tour:
$435
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Bern Private Walking Tour:
$366
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Bern Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide:
$497
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1-Hour Must-See Express Tour:
$72
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour:
$162
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4-Hour City Tour with Private Guide:
$231
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Warsaw, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $7.66.
The average person spends about $20 on alcoholic beverages in Bern per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Bern, we can see that Bern is more expensive. And not only is Warsaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Warsaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Warsaw 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 Bern would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bern than you might in Warsaw.
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