Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg or Pompeii?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg or Pompeii? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Gothenburg or Pompeii?
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGothenburg $145Pompeii $207
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $145, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is $207. 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 Gothenburg and Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $46Pompeii $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $92Pompeii $164
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg or Pompeii? 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $21Pompeii $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $71
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $162
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $115
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $17
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $128
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $80
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $74
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $215
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from Naples to Sorrento: $113
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $95
- Transfer from Ravello to Naples and vice versa: $273
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $119
- Transfer from Naples to Amalfi or Ravello: $119
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $133
- Tour of Pompeii for families with Transfer from Naples & Sorrento: $214
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $133
- Private transfer from Naples to Positano and vice versa: $119
- Private Transfer from Naples to Positano: $159
- Private Transfer from Naples to Pompei or Vice Versa: $60
- Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi with Pick Up: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii and Gothenburg 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 dayGothenburg $76Pompeii $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $50
- Dinner at a Winery on the Slopes of Mount Vesuvius: $60
- Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $124
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $179
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $197
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $225
- Private Hands-on Italian Cooking Class in Pompeii with Sabrina: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gothenburg $18Pompeii $90
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $48
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $66
- City Kayak Tour: $53
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $37
- Eila's Time Travels: A Lycksele Family Walking Tour Game: $8.59
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $48
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $70
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $131
- Gothenburg - Private guided tour: $586
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $36
- Gothenburg : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $123
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Percy Jackson and Roman Gods in Pompeii Tour for Kids: $221
- Pompeii Day Tour: $106
- Pompeii Private Tour with Expert Guide : $98
- 2 Hours Private Tour of Pompeii for Journey Through Time: $215
- 2 and a half hours exclusive guided tour of Pompeii ruins: $239
- 2 hours Pompeii Tour with Local Historian - Ticket Included: $56
- 2,5-Hour Kid-Friendly Pompeii Walking Tour for Families and Schools : $225
- 2.5-Hour Guided Tour of Pompeii with an Archaeologist: $70
- A Vintage Vespa Tour at the Base of Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii: $268
- Afternoon to Sunset Pompei Guided Tour w/Ticket & Wine: $119
- Amalfi Hiking in Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve- private tour: $155
- Ancient Pompeii Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Service: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGothenburg $24Pompeii $8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $57
- Wine Tasting and Winery Tour in Vesuvio National Park with Lunch: $82
- Superior Wine Tasting with Lunch on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius: $84
- Wine Tasting & Lunch by the Roman Necropolis of Pompeii: $89
- Seafood Lunch & Wine Tasting with Scenic Golf Cart Tour: $95
- From Vineyard to Table: Wine Tasting & Neapolitan Lunch in Pompei: $101
- Pompeii Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting Experience: $107
- Explore Private Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch: $215
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gothenburg and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii than you might in Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg or Pompeii?
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 Gothenburg or Pompeii in the Summer?
Both Pompeii and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Pompeii for the family-friendly experiences.
Gothenburg is cooler than Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Pompeii. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gothenburg. Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during summer. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gothenburg usually receives more rain than Pompeii. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Pompeii in the Autumn?
Both Pompeii and Gothenburg during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Gothenburg is much colder than Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gothenburg in October average around 9°C (47°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
Pompeii gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Gothenburg usually gets less rain in October than Pompeii. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Pompeii in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Pompeii. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pompeii for the museums during these months.
Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around -2°C (29°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during winter. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Pompeii receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Pompeii in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Pompeii.
Gothenburg is much colder than Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Gothenburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets less rain in April than Pompeii. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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