Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Warsaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Warsaw or Vancouver?
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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWarsaw $94Vancouver $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $94, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $142. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWarsaw $52Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWarsaw $104Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Warsaw and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Warsaw or Vancouver? 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 Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Warsaw $4.68Vancouver $12
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
- Private Transfer to/from Krakow: $448
- Private Full-Day Tour of Warsaw with Tickets and Transfers: $294
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Vienna, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $289
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Wroclaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $262
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Krakow, Private driver service: $251
- Chopin Airport One–Way Limousine Transfer: $249
- Warsaw City/Airport Okecie: Private Transfer from/to Krakow: $249
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Krakow with 2h of Sightseeing: $247
- Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide, Tickets and Transfers: $212
- Modlin-Warsaw WMI Airport Round-Trip Transfer: $197
- Private transfer from Warszawa to Krakow: $191
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.40
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.78
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to Whistler: $611
- Private Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport YVR: $602
- Private Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler: $571
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- Vancouver Airport(YVR): Transfer to Canada Place Cruise Port: $428
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $428
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
- Private Transfer, Langley, BC to Vancouver International Airport-VIP Sedan: $280
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ City Sightseeing Tour Private: $277
- Private Transfer from Vancouver (YVR) Airport to Vancouver City: $270
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
- Private Transfer, Vancouver Intl. Airport to Vancouver, BC - VIP, SEDAN : $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $27Vancouver $31
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 Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $94
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $108
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $134
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $138
- Authentic Asian Eats Walking Food Tour: $142
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $153
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $157
- Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour: $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Warsaw $7.02Vancouver $36
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
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Guided Bike /E-bike Tour in Whistler From Vancouver: $219
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $145
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- 2 Days Leavenworth Christmastown Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $192
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $234
- 3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler & Victoria: $2,413
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $456
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $583
- 4-Hour Private Tour of Vancouver's Gardens: $334
- 5 Days in Vancouver Multiactivity Adventure Tour: $2,413
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $710
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $837
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWarsaw $10Vancouver $16
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 Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl ROUTE B: $18
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $134
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $138
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $165
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $166
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $167
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Warsaw or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Warsaw. When comparing the sizes of Warsaw and Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
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 Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Warsaw are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Warsaw this time of year.
Warsaw is around the same temperature as Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Warsaw averages around 19°C (65°F) in July, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Vancouver. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Warsaw. Warsaw usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Warsaw gets 353 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Warsaw usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Warsaw gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyWarsaw 19°C (65°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Warsaw during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Warsaw for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Warsaw is cooler than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Warsaw in October average around 9°C (49°F), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Warsaw often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Warsaw gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Warsaw usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Warsaw gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberWarsaw 9°C (49°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Warsaw and Vancouver. Many visitors come to Warsaw in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can be very cold during winter. Warsaw can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Warsaw is generally much colder than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Warsaw average around -3°C (27°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Warsaw usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Warsaw gets 35 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Warsaw usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Warsaw gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryWarsaw -3°C (27°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Warsaw as well as Vancouver. Most visitors come to Warsaw for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Warsaw is around the same temperature as Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Warsaw averages around 9°C (47°F) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Warsaw this time of the year. In the spring, Warsaw often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Warsaw gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Warsaw usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Warsaw gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilWarsaw 9°C (47°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Warsaw
| Warsaw | Vancouver | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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