Which place is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lausanne or Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Lausanne Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLausanne $317Uppsala $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Lausanne is $317, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $182. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLausanne $158Uppsala $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLausanne $316Uppsala $204
Compare Hotels in Lausanne and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Lausanne or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lausanne $47Uppsala $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lausanne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lausanne:
- Taxi, Airport Transfer and Limousine Service in Switzerland: $255
- Lausanne accommodation to Geneva Airport (GVA) - Departure Private Transfer: $178
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $176
- Limousine Transfer & Chaplin's world visit : $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Lausanne or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $124Uppsala $63
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 $44Uppsala $21
Tours and Activities in Lausanne
Here are a few actual costs in Lausanne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (KTL303) - Winter Tour Montreux and Chaplin's World from Lausanne: $179
- Boat cruise from Lausanne to Evian: $49
- Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket: $38
- Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Lausanne: $198
- Fascinating Charms of Vevey – Walking Tour for Couples: $197
- From Glacier 3000 Experience Tour: $112
- From Glacier 3000 experience and Montreux: $119
- From Gruyères Tour with Train, Chocolate & Cheese: $264
- From Interlaken and Jungfrau Train Experience: $459
- From Montreux, Chaplin, and Chillon Castle Tour: $177
- From Spectacular Schilthorn with 007 Experience: $296
- Glacier 3000: High Level Experience Private Tour: $633
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
- Walking Tour Uppsala: $6.54
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adventure parc: $54
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $97
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- City Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $137
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLausanne $31Uppsala $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lausanne and Uppsala, we can see that Lausanne is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lausanne Expensive? and Is Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lausanne or Uppsala?
Uppsala has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Lausanne. When comparing the sizes of Lausanne and Uppsala, 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.