Which place is cheaper, Manaus or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg or Manaus?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Manaus, 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: Salzburg or Manaus?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
Manaus
Manaus is a Brazilian city, capital of the state of Amazonas, and is located on the Rio Negro a few miles before it meets the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon River. The city is a major departure point for those visiting the Amazon Rainforest, though there are a few sights worth seeing within the city itself as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €185Manaus €56
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €185, while the average daily cost in Manaus is €56. 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 Salzburg and Manaus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Manaus €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Manaus €70
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Manaus
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Manaus? 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Manaus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Manaus €6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg daytrip: Private transfer to Salzburg and back: $405
- Salzburg Train Station Departure Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $85
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $118
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $99
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $72
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $171
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Arrival Transfer: $167
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $168
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Innsbruck Airport(INN)-Departure Transfer: $292
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Zell am See ski area: $264
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manaus
Also for Manaus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 24-hour Hotel Transfer to Manaus Airport: $16
- 24-hour transfer from airport to hotel in Manaus: $17
- 24h Private Transfer Service Hotel to Manaus Airport: $23
- Transfer service from Iberostar (Port) to Manaus Airport: $23
- Serviço de Transfer Privado 24h Aeroporto - Hotel em Manaus: $25
- Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Transfer from Manaus Airport to Manaus City: $45
- Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) -Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Manaus Airport(MAO) to Manaus hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57
- Manaus private Airport transfer: $60
- Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Eduardo Gomes International Airport: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Manaus?
Prices for flights to both Manaus and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €71Manaus €18
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $101
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
- Private Knödel (Austrian Dumplings) Cooking Class with a Chef: $178
- Private Artisanal Charcuterie "Marende" Cooking Class with a Chef: $274
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manaus
For Manaus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Folklore Amazonian Dinner Show: $42
- Food Tour: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Manaus -
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour: $298
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $252
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg: $52
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $80
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $179
- Charming Sankt Gilgen Family Discovery Walking Tour: $178
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- DomQuartier Salzburg Residence and Cathedral Private Tour: $249
- Eagle's Nest & WWII Bunkers & Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg: $297
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $238
- Eagle’s Nest E-Bike Tour in a Small Group: $226
Tours and Activities in Manaus
For Manaus, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Manaus Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Walking Tours in Manaus: $36
- MUSA and INPA Museums with Observation Tower Tour: $50
- Half-Day City Tour: $54
- Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River: $55
- Amazon Negro River Half-Day Expedition Tour: $55
- City Tour in Manaus at Teatro Amazonas and Praça da Matriz: $55
- Manaus City Tour e Musa: $60
- Manaus Sightseeing Tour: $64
- Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch: $65
- Solimoes River Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watching Tour: $66
- Full-Day Package Tour in Presidente Figueiredo : $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Manaus €2.32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Brewery Tour: $60
- Cheers to Beer &Wine Tasting with local Food Pairing: $95
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $204
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Manaus, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Manaus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg is in Europe and Manaus is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Manaus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Manaus 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg than you might in Manaus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Manaus Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Manaus?
Manaus has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Manaus, 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.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg or Manaus?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Manaus is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Salzburg has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Salzburg or Manaus in the Summer?
Both Manaus and Salzburg during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Salzburg is generally cooler than Manausin January. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 20°C (68°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Salzburg. In the summer, Salzburg often gets more sunshine than Manausin January. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 114 hours of full sun.
Manaus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Salzburg usually gets less rain in July than Manausin January. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuarySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Manaus 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Manaus in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Manaus. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Salzburg is much colder than Manaus in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Manaus fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in April.
Salzburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Manaus during autumn. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 112 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Manaus receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Manausin April. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 311 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Manaus in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Manaus. The winter months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Salzburg can be very cold. In the winter, Salzburg is much colder than Manaus. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salzburg in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Manaus averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Manaus. In the winter, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Manausin July. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 214 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets less rain in January than Manausin July. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 85 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Manaus in the Spring?
Both Manaus and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In April, Salzburg is generally much colder than Manausin October. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (51°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Manaus during spring. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 171 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manaus. In April, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Manausin October. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Manaus 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manaus and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 264 mm (10.4 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 311 mm (12.3 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.6 in) |
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.