Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Monaco?
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 Monaco or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Monaco and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Monaco or Krakow?
Monaco
Monaco is a small city-state that is completely surrounded by France. The Italian Riviera is only a few kilometers to the east and the country enjoys a wonderful, Mediterranean climate. Monaco is also the second smallest independent state in the world, with the Vatican being the smallest. It is six times as large of the Vatican and also the world's most densely populated independent country. It is entirely urban and a fun place to spend a few days.
Krakow
Krakow is Poland's second largest city. It sits on both sides of the Wisla River at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. There are more than 1.4 million residents in the metropolitan area. Krakow is known as a historical and beautiful city that is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tourism makes up a large part of the city's economy, but there is also a university and several local colleges which are major employers as well. Technology has grown in recent years and the city has some notable employees including Google, IBM and Motorola. Other important industries include steel, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMonaco €228Krakow €70
The average daily cost (per person) in Monaco is €228, while the average daily cost in Krakow is €70. 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 Monaco and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMonaco €119Krakow €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMonaco €238Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in Monaco and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Monaco or Krakow? 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: Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Monaco €17Krakow €6.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Monaco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Monaco:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Monaco: $135
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transfer: $179
- 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Arrival Private Transfers from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City: $53
- Auschwitz Birkenau Round Transfer, Private Driver from Krakow: $155
- Auschwitz Birkenau Tour from Private Transfer + Ticket: $213
- Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option: $82
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow with Ticket & Transfer: $62
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with Private Transfers from Krakow: $238
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $227
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transfer: $118
- Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow with Ticket & Transfer: $33
- Balice KRK airport OneWay PRIVATE TRANSFER to/from Krakow’s hotel: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Monaco or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Monaco 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 dayMonaco €92Krakow €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Small-Group Online Cooking Class Polish Pierogi : $30
- Krakow Tipsy Polish Food Tour with History Pierogi and Shots: $39
- Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks: $82
- Eat Like a Local in Krakow - Food Tour with BeMyGuest: $99
- Krakow Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $105
- Krakow Bites and Sights Food Tour: $114
- Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping: $114
- Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Krakow: $121
- Private Food Tour in Krakow Poland: $198
- Go Karting Experience with Pizza and Drinks in Krakow: $299
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Monaco €23Krakow €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Monaco
Here are a few typical costs in Monaco for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Grand Prix for Two€101
Tours and Activities in Monaco
Here are a few actual costs in Monaco for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Monte Carlo & Audioguide: $15
- Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Ticket: $27
- Monte Carlo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise: $41
- Explore Guided Walking Tour With Local Guide: $46
- Guided Tour: $53
- Guided Tour with Oceanographic Museum & Prince Cars: $65
- Formula One Circuit Guided Walking Tour: $71
- Monaco & Monte-Carlo: Enter into the Legend - Guided Tour: $82
- Highlights & Secrets Walking Tour: $82
- Monaco and Monte Carlo Night Tour: $82
- Excursion to Eze and Half Day Shared Tour 5h: $88
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Krakow Unveiled: Self-Guided Heritage Tour: $3.57
- Krakow Stories: Self Guided Audio Guide Tour: $3.57
- A Walk With the Dead Krakow Ghost Tour: $3.57
- Archdiocesan Museum in Krakow – Entry Ticket: $3.95
- Archeological Museum - Skip The Line Ticket : $4.52
- The Best of A Walking Tour Through the Heart of the City: $4.78
- Krakow Old Town Mysteries: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Home Army Museum in Krakow - Skip The Line Ticket: $6.67
- Wawel Hill Audio-Guided Tour: $8.36
- Krakow Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Krakow Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $9.55
- Art Documentation Centre CRICOTEKA in Krakow - Entrance Ticket: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMonaco €26Krakow €6.38
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krakow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
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Vodka€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Krakow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
- 1 Hour of Open Bar Pub Crawl + Karaoke + VIP Entry to Best Clubs : $28
- Pub Crawl Krawl Through Krakow: $28
- Krakow Pub Crawl with 1 Hr of unlimited alcohol & 4 clubs/pubs: $29
- Pub Crawl 1hr Unlimited Beer + Vodka then Clubs in Katowice: $31
- Tyskie Brewery Tour from Katowice: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Monaco and Krakow, we can see that Monaco is more expensive. And not only is Krakow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Krakow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krakow 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 Monaco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Monaco than you might in Krakow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Monaco Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Monaco or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 740 times larger than the population of Monaco. When comparing the sizes of Monaco and Krakow, 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.