Should you visit Warsaw or Madrid?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Warsaw and Madrid 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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
Which city is cheaper, Madrid 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 Madrid is $124. 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 Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $90 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.
Travelers usually pay around $138 for a double occupancy room in Madrid If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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.
The price of a meal in Madrid can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $32 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $13 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 $17
Madrid $32
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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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 Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee
$2.32
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Ice Cream
$3.48
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Kebabs (for 2)
$18
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Croissant
$1.74
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)
$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Cooking Class: The Spanish Paella Experience:
$24
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Florida Retiro Dinner Show:
$38
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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience:
$49
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Virtual cooking - spanish "tortilla de patatas":
$50
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show with Dinner and Workshop in Madrid Ticket:
$52
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Private Food Tour in The 10 Tastings:
$53
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Homemade pasta cooking class and lunch in the heart of Madrid:
$58
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Mamaz Social Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$60
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3-hour Virtual Spanish Cooking Class in Madrid:
$62
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Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner:
$62
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Authentic Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$68
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Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid:
$68
Local Transportation
To get around in Warsaw, the average visitor spends $3.81 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 Madrid, the average visitor spends $17 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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Transfer from Warsaw or airport Warsaw to Gdansk city or Gdansk Airport:
$597
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Private Transfer from Warszawa city to Gdansk (GDN) Airport:
$544
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Luxury transfer from Warsaw to Krakow with Czestochowa en route by private car:
$414
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Truly VIP Warsaw Krakow Private Transfer | Premium car with iPad & Netflix.:
$404
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing:
$366
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Berlin, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$365
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing:
$359
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Krakow - Warsaw private VIP transfer. PREMIUM car with Chauffeur & iPad:
$340
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Vienna, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$329
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Berlin with 2 Sightseeing stops:
$322
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Warsaw - Krakow VIP private transfer. Luxury car with driver & iPad.:
$319
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Prague, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$318
Typical Local Transportation prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private one way transfer from Madrid to Seville with private pick up & drop off:
$1,081
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Private Transfer from Madrid city to Biarritz:
$890
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Private Transfer from Madrid city to Biarritz Airport:
$890
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Private Weekend Trip to Madrid with Private Transfers and Private Tours:
$840
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Private Transfer from Madrid city to Pamplona:
$753
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Private Transfer from Madrid city to Pamplona Airport:
$753
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DUCA - Hassle-Free transfer from Madrid to Vicentine Coast:
$743
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Private Transfer from Madrid city to Bilbao:
$739
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Private Transfer from Madrid to Bilbao Cruise Port:
$739
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Private Transfer from Madrid city to Bilbao Airport:
$739
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Private Transfer from Madrid to Santander Port:
$677
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Private Transfer from Madrid city to Santander Airport:
$677
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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 $5.71 per person, per day.
In Madrid, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $31 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 Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
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1-Hour Historic Tour of Madrid by Scrooser:
$29
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10 Days Tour Heart of Spain:
$1,592
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10-Day Andalusia and Morocco escorted tour from Madrid:
$1,680
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10-Day Guided Tour Morocco and Andalusia from Madrid:
$1,709
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11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Guided Tour from Madrid:
$1,735
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12-Day Morocco and South of Spain Tour from Madrid:
$1,722
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13-Day Mediterranean Capitals Guided Tour from Madrid:
$2,114
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2 Day Bus Tour: Granada, Toledo & Madrid from Costa del Sol:
$259
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2 Hour Hidden Oasis Retiro Park Madrid Small Group Segway Tour:
$33
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2 Hours Secrets of Madrid Retiro Park Tour:
$11
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2-Day Guided Tour Cordoba and Seville from Madrid:
$404
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2-Day Tour of Cordoba and Sevilla from Madrid:
$406
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 $8.50.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Madrid, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $18.
Typical Alcohol prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer
$5.80
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)
$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
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5-Hour Pub Crawl:
$13
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Madrid Pub Crawl:
$14
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Pub Crawl in Madrid:
$15
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Pub Crawl Madrid by Madpartycrew:
$19
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Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor:
$20
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Private Pub Crawl Madrid:
$21
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$32
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Madrid Wine Tasting, Flamenco Class, and Pub Crawl:
$44
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Madrid 6-Hour Tapas and Flamenco Bar Crawl:
$46
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Madrid Tapas and Mysteries Walking Tour with Private Option and Pub Crawl:
$47
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Wine Tasting and Flamenco Master Class in Madrid:
$58
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Segovia and Spanish Versailles Full-Day Tour with Wine Tasting:
$62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Warsaw.
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