Should you visit Warsaw or Geneva?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Warsaw and Geneva 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.
Geneva
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and was previously the home for the United Nations Headquarters. The UN is now housed in New York City, but there is still a very strong presence in Geneva. Geneva is not known to be as energetic as some other European cities, but if you search it out, then you're sure to find some interesting places and lively nightlife. It's a very international city, in part because of the heavy UN presence, giving it an interesting feel. It is a French speaking city, and advertisements, signs, and television are all done in French.
Which city is cheaper, Geneva or Warsaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $74, while the average daily cost in Geneva is $168. 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 Geneva in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $88 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.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $232 for a double occupancy room in Geneva.
Food
In Warsaw travelers spend around $17 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.
In Geneva travelers spend around $42 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Warsaw $17
Geneva $42
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
$13
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Lunch for Two
$11
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:
$73
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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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Geneva
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Geneva.
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Taste My Swiss City Self-Guided Food Tour:
$77
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Old Geneva food tour:
$268
Local Transportation
To get around in Warsaw, the average visitor spends $3.79 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 Geneva is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $7.50 per person, per day, on local transportation in Geneva.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport transfer Warsaw Airport WAW - Center of Warsaw:
$37
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Arrival Private Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw City in Business Car:
$59
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Arrival Private Transfers from Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw City in Luxury Van:
$60
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Axe Throwing with Hotel Transfers:
$93
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D2D Private Intercity / Airport Transfer (Warsaw ⇄ Krakow) 1-8 passengers.:
$179
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Departure Private Transfer Warsaw City to Warsaw Airport WAW by Business Car:
$31
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Departure Private Transfer Warsaw City to Warsaw Airport WAW by Luxury Car:
$52
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Departure Private Transfer Warsaw City to Warsaw Airport WAW by Luxury Van:
$41
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Departure Private Transfer: Warsaw City to Warsaw Airport WAW in Business Car:
$59
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Departure Private Transfers from Warsaw City to Warsaw Airport WAW in Luxury Van:
$60
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Economy private Warsaw Modlin airport transfer up 3 people:
$73
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Economy private Warsaw Modlin airport transfer up 8 people:
$86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Geneva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Geneva:
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Taxi Transfer Geneva City or Airport ⇔ Zermatt both ways:
$1,178
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Departure Private Transfer Geneva City to Zurich Airport ZRH by Business Car:
$548
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Transfer to Chamonix:
$448
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Geneva Private Transfer from Geneva city centre to Geneva Airport:
$208
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Superior Private Transfer From Geneva City to Lyon City:
$156
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Car Geneva City to Geneva airport GVA:
$135
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Geneva Airport Transfers : Geneva City to Geneva Airport GVA in Luxury Van:
$121
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Geneva Airport Transfers : Geneva City to Geneva Airport GVA in Business Van:
$116
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Geneva City to Geneva airport GVA:
$114
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Private Transfer from Geneva City to Geneva Airport:
$100
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Geneva Airport Transfers : Geneva City to Geneva Airport GVA in Business Car:
$100
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Geneva Departure Private Transfers from Geneva City to Geneva Airport GVA:
$95
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Geneva?
Prices for flights to both Geneva 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.
Entertainment
In Warsaw, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $5.68 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Geneva typically cost an average of $24 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 Geneva
Here are a few actual costs in Geneva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Annecy Half-Day Tour from Geneva:
$80
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Annecy Half-Day Trip + Geneva City Tour:
$128
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Annecy and Geneva private sightseeing tour:
$379
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Annecy, the Venice of the Alps private tour:
$329
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Chamonix Day Trip and Geneva city tour:
$178
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Chamonix Gold private exclusive tour from Geneva:
$619
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Chamonix Mont Blanc Private Sightseeing Tour:
$379
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Chamonix Mont Blanc Private Tour from Geneva:
$387
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Chamonix, Mont-Blanc Day Tour from Geneva:
$107
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Chocolate and cheese factory private tour in Gruyères:
$394
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Europa-Park Theme Park Ticket with Transport from Geneva:
$172
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From Yvoire Castle & Lake Geneva Cruise:
$98
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 $8.44.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Geneva may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $18 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Geneva
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Geneva:
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Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour:
$167
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Farms, Flights: Finger Lakes Brewery Tour:
$180
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Lavaux Panoramic Wine Tour from Geneva:
$289
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Winter ski tour: Wine tasting tour in Rhine region:
$746
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Swiss Wine Tasting at Lavaux Vineyards: Private Trip From Geneva:
$1,097
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Geneva, we can see that Geneva 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 Geneva would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Geneva than you might in Warsaw.
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