Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Lausanne?
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 Lausanne or Katowice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lausanne or Katowice, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lausanne or Katowice?
Lausanne
Located on Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the capital city of French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. The slopes of Lake Geneva's shores are known for growing wine, while the city of Lausanne sprawls across three hills. The city is also home to the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Museum, and lakeshore Olympic Park, as well as an old town that dates to medieval times.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Lausanne Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLausanne $317Katowice $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Lausanne is $317, while the average daily cost in Katowice is $67. 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 Lausanne and Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLausanne $158Katowice $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLausanne $316Katowice $42
Compare Hotels in Lausanne and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Lausanne or Katowice? 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: Lausanne Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lausanne $47Katowice $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lausanne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lausanne:
- Limousine Transfer & Chaplin's world visit : $173
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $176
- Lausanne accommodation to Geneva Airport (GVA) - Departure Private Transfer: $178
- Taxi, Airport Transfer and Limousine Service in Switzerland: $255
Is it cheaper to fly into Lausanne or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice and Lausanne 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 dayLausanne $124Katowice $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lausanne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lausanne.
- Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $225
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lausanne $44Katowice $7.11
Tours and Activities in Lausanne
Here are a few actual costs in Lausanne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Medieval A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.16
- Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Lausanne Ouchy District City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.53
- Layers of A Self-Guided Tour: $12
- The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket: $25
- The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne: $26
- Guided Walking Tour in Lausanne: $32
- Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket: $38
- Round trip cruise from Vevey to Chillon: $39
- Boat cruise from Lausanne to Evian: $49
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $33
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $54
- Krakow City Premium Pass and Cultural Experiences: $178
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLausanne $31Katowice $6.31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lausanne and Katowice, we can see that Lausanne is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Lausanne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lausanne than you might in Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lausanne Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lausanne or Katowice?
Katowice has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Lausanne. When comparing the sizes of Lausanne and Katowice, 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.