Which place is cheaper, Torun or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bucharest or Torun?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Torun. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bucharest or Torun?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
Torun
Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Bucharest Prices
Romania PricesTorun Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $194Torun $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $194, while the average daily cost in Torun is $42. 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 Bucharest and Torun in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $68Torun $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $136Torun $32
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Torun
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest or Torun? 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Torun Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $28Torun $5.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest to Brasov - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $298
- Bucharest to Galati - Driver and Car - Private Guided Transfer : $298
- Bucharest to Fetesti - Private Transfer - Car and Driver: $298
- Bucharest to Constanta or Mamaia Beach - Private Transfer - Car and Driver: $298
- Private Transfer from Bucarest (OTP) Airport to Brasov: $292
- Private transfer Bucharest to Constanta Mamaia or back: $286
- Private transfer Constanta to Bucharest or back: $286
- Private Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $286
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Constanta private transfer: $275
- Bucharest to Ramnicu Valcea - Private Guided Transfer with Driver and Car : $268
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $263
- Private Transfer: Bucharest to Bran Castle of Dracula: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Torun?
Prices for flights to both Torun and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $108Torun $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism & tour after closing: $58
- Eat Like a Local: Food Tour in Bucharest Obor Market: $89
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $94
- Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center: $107
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $118
- Discover Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour: $137
Typical Food Prices in Torun
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
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Ice Cream$0.72
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Gingerbread$0.69
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Sandwich$1.16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun
For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $16Torun $5.00
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $273
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $137
- Bucharest at a glance - 4h Private Chauffered Tour : $89
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $154
- Walking Tour of Palace Parliament in Bucharest: $35
- Walking Tour- Delightful Bucharest (Highlights, Stories, Sights): $23
- 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $190
- 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $227
- 1 Day Guided Tour to Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov: $36
- 10 hours Private Apiary Tour in Romania - From Bucharest: $298
- 2 Days Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest to Sighisoara: $299
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $143
Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Gingerbread Cooking Class$2.62
Tours and Activities in Torun
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.
- Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town: $8.66
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
- Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour: $117
- Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $139
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $141
- Walking Tour of the medieval ToruĊ : $150
- Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $172
- Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $173
- Discover A Private Walking Adventure: $283
- Private walking city tour in Torun: $295
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.92Torun $5.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Bucharest Pub Crawl: $36
- Bar Crawling: $48
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $59
- Bucharest Private Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $62
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $69
- Private Wine Tasting at Bucharest's First Wine Bar: $106
- Romanian Wine Tasting: $106
- PREMIUM TOUR small group: Salt Mine Exploration and Wine Tasting : $113
- PREMIUM TOUR small group: Salt Mine in Prahova and Wine Tasting: $113
- PREMIUM TOUR small group: Wine Tasting and Salt Mine experience: $113
- Sip & Stroll: Wine Tasting and History Private Tour of Bucharest: $125
- Vineyards and wine tasting experience: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Torun, we can see that Bucharest is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest than you might in Torun.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Torun?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Torun. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest and Torun, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.