Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Warsaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Warsaw or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Warsaw and Toronto can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Warsaw or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWarsaw $94Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $94, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Warsaw and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWarsaw $52Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWarsaw $104Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Warsaw and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Warsaw or Toronto? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Warsaw Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Warsaw $4.68Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- from Warsaw to Krakow private transfer: $498
- Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide, Tickets and Transfers: $212
- Private Transfer to/from Krakow: $448
- Private Economy Transfer Airport -City 1-3 person: $67
- Gun Shooting Experience with Transfers: $84
- Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfers: $176
- Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfer: $175
- Economy Private Warsaw Okecie Airport Transfer: $57
- Chopin Airport Private Transfer: $82
- Chopin & Modlin Airport Transfers: $65
- Bus Transfer to/from Vilnus: $36
- Warsaw Private Transfer from Warsaw city centre to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): $41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $267
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
- Private Transfer:Toronto Airport or Collingwood - Blue Mountain Resort One way: $202
- Private Transfer: Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls, ON: $197
- Toronto Pearson Airport arrival transfer (Airport to any Hotel or Address): $197
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara on the Lake,Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara Falls, Canada: $178
- Toronto Airport Private Transfer to Downtown : $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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
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Food Meals for one dayWarsaw $27Toronto $66
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$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $19
- Breakfast Market Food Tour in Warsaw: $56
- Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $61
- Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $62
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw: $79
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class with liquor tasting in Warsaw: $89
- Polish Food Tour: $93
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $95
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $110
- The 10 Tastings of Warsaw With Locals: Private Food Tour : $117
- EVERYDAY Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Warsaw $7.02Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- 1-day tour from Warsaw to Kazimierz Dolny : $229
- 2 Hour Super Segway City Tour of Warsaw: $67
- 2-Hour Breakfast Experience in a Home from Warsaw: $49
- 3 Hour VIP Warsaw Guided City Tour: $207
- 3-Hour Guided Cycling Tour of Warsaw: $38
- 5-Hour Private Walking Night Tour in Warsaw: $63
- 6 Hour Private Car Tour to Treblinka With Hotel Pickup: $307
- Architecture Walking Tour in Warsaw: $76
- Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport: $154
- Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport: $154
- Chopin's Warsaw - guided tour in a minivan with evening piano concert: $67
- Chopin’s Warsaw - City tour in the footsteps of Frédéric Chopin: $69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
- Best of Niagara Falls Tour with Optional Boat and Helicopter Ride: $66
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise: $140
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Bus to Grotto - Tobermory Flowerpot Island Cruise Bruce Peninsula: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWarsaw $10Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $16
- #1 Pub Crawl Warsaw with Premium Open Bar: $20
- Pub Crawl with 1-Hour Open Bar: $20
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $177
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Warsaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Warsaw is in Europe and Toronto is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Warsaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Warsaw Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Warsaw or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Warsaw. When comparing the sizes of Warsaw and Toronto, 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.
When is the best time to visit Warsaw or Toronto?
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.
Should I visit Warsaw or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Warsaw and Toronto. The summer months attract visitors to Warsaw because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Warsaw is cooler than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Warsaw averages around 19°C (65°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Warsaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. Warsaw usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during summer. Warsaw gets 353 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Warsaw usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Warsaw gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyWarsaw 19°C (65°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Warsaw as well as Toronto. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Warsaw this time of year.
In the autumn, Warsaw is cooler than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Warsaw in October average around 9°C (49°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Warsaw often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Warsaw gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Warsaw usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Warsaw gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberWarsaw 9°C (49°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Warsaw are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Warsaw for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Warsaw. In January, Warsaw is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Warsaw average around -3°C (27°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Warsaw usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during winter. Warsaw gets 35 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Warsaw usually receives less rain than Toronto. Warsaw gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryWarsaw -3°C (27°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Warsaw during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Warsaw in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Warsaw is a little warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Warsaw averages around 9°C (47°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Warsaw. In the spring, Warsaw often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Warsaw gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Warsaw usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Warsaw gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilWarsaw 9°C (47°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Warsaw
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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