Should you visit Warsaw or Interlaken?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Warsaw and Interlaken 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.
Interlaken
Interlaken is a small city that is located in the Bernese Highlands Region of central Switzerland. It sits pleasantly between two Alpine Lakes, Brienzersee and Thunersee. This scenic setting and its easy accessibility make it a popular base camp for travel into the Bernese Oberland Alps. It has become a top tourist destination in Switzerland and it is also a hub for outdoor sports enthusiasts, as there are plenty of things to do in Interlaken in the summer. Interlaken is a great hoping off point to explore many of the nearby mountains, lakes, and valleys. It offers easy transportation to most major Swiss cities by train or car.
Which city is cheaper, Interlaken or Warsaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $76, while the average daily cost in Interlaken is $184. 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 Interlaken in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $92 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.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $212 in Interlaken For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
In Warsaw travelers spend around $18 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 average traveler spends about $51 per day in Interlaken for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Warsaw $18
Interlaken $51
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
$14
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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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Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line:
$22
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Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw:
$64
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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
Typical Food prices in Interlaken
For Interlaken, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Local Transportation
To get around in Warsaw, the average visitor spends $3.91 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.
To get around in Interlaken, the average visitor spends $10 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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Warsaw to Krakow VIP private transfer. Luxury car with driver & iPad.:
$255
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Warsaw Private Transfer from Warsaw city centre to Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI):
$85
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Warsaw Private Transfer from Warsaw city centre to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW):
$46
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Warsaw Modlin Airport Private Transfer 1-4:
$53
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Warsaw City / Warsaw Airports private Transfer-Krakow Balice Airport:
$192
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Warsaw Chopin Airport one way private transfer 5-8 PAX:
$41
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Warsaw Chopin Airport VIP transfer:
$46
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Warsaw Chopin Airport One Way Private Transfer:
$28
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Warsaw Chopin Airport Departure Transfer (Warsaw Hotels to Warsaw Airport):
$31
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Warsaw Chopin Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Warsaw Hotels or address):
$31
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Warsaw Chopin Airport - Ilawa City - Private Airport Transfer:
$166
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Warsaw Airport Transfers : Warsaw City to Warsaw Airport WAW in Luxury Van:
$63
Typical Local Transportation prices in Interlaken
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Interlaken are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Interlaken
Also for Interlaken, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Interlaken to Geneva Airport:
$670
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Private transfer from Interlaken to Zurich Airport:
$485
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Private Transfer from interlaken City to Lucerne City:
$174
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Interlaken?
Prices for flights to both Interlaken 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 $5.87 per person, per day.
In Interlaken, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $83 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
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1-day tour from Warsaw to Kazimierz Dolny:
$179
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12 Day Private Tour of Poland with Hotels:
$3,390
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12-day tour around Poland by private car:
$4,591
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12-day tour around Poland by train:
$2,279
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13-Day Highlights of Poland Tour with Accommodation:
$2,190
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3 Day Rail Tour - Kraków, Poznań & Wrocław (Warsaw Return):
$710
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3 Hour VIP Warsaw Guided City Tour:
$348
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5 Day Rail Tour - Kraków, Wrocław & Poznań (Warsaw Return):
$840
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5 Hour Guided Warsaw Tour by Bike:
$88
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6 Day Private Tour in Poland with Hotels:
$1,950
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7 Day Rail Tour - Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław & Poznań:
$970
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8-Day Highlights of Poland Tour with Accommodation:
$1,490
Tours and Activities in Interlaken
For Interlaken, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Aare River Gorge Walk Private Tour from Interlaken:
$238
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Aare River Gorge Walk Small-Group Tour from Interlaken:
$106
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Aare River Gorge Walk plus Lake Brienz Cruise - Private Tour from Interlaken:
$238
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Best of Bernese Oberland Tour from Interlaken:
$689
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Blue Lake & Öschinen lake - Private day tour from Interlaken:
$750
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Blue Lake and Winter wonderland - Private day tour from Interlaken:
$1,328
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GAILY TOUR in INTERLAKEN - Gay & Lesbian Tour:
$187
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High Ropes Adventure Park Admission in Interlaken:
$46
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Interlaken City Tour plus Harder Mountain (Top of Interlaken) Private Tour:
$247
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Interlaken Private Tour: Mountains Cows, Thun Lake, and Brienz Lake:
$421
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Interlaken Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide:
$415
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Funicular Ticket to Harder Kulm:
$19
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 $8.73.
Typically, people visiting Interlaken spend on average $14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Interlaken, we can see that Interlaken 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 Interlaken would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Interlaken than you might in Warsaw.
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