Which place is cheaper, Warsaw or Sighisoara?
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 Sighisoara or Warsaw?
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 Sighisoara and Warsaw can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sighisoara or Warsaw?
Sighisoara
Located in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania, Sighisoara takes its roots from German craftsmen and merchants, called the Transylvanian Saxons, who were invited by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the area. Today it is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a preserved example of a small fortified city from the medieval era.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Sighisoara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySighisoara $82Warsaw $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Sighisoara is $82, while the average daily cost in Warsaw is $124. 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 Sighisoara and Warsaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSighisoara $30Warsaw $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSighisoara $60Warsaw $114
Compare Hotels in Sighisoara and Warsaw
Looking for a hotel in Sighisoara or Warsaw? 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: Sighisoara Hotel Prices and Warsaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sighisoara $19Warsaw $5.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Krakow to Warsaw or Warsaw to Krakow: $591
- Private Transfer to/from Krakow: $522
- Private Full-Day Tour of Warsaw with Tickets and Transfers: $459
- Limousine Transfer: Warsaw Chopin Airport to City Center: $429
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Krakow Private driver service: $299
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Wroclaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $287
- Private transfer from Warszawa to Krakow: $275
- Private transfer from Warsaw to Krakow with 2h of Sightseeing: $270
- Private transfer Warsaw-Poznań or Poznań-Warsaw: $254
- Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide, Tickets and Transfers: $225
- Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfer: $187
- Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfers: $185
Is it cheaper to fly into Sighisoara or Warsaw?
Prices for flights to both Warsaw and Sighisoara 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 daySighisoara $40Warsaw $51
Typical Food Prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two$14
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Lunch for Two$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $33
- Traditional Pierogi Dinner with Beer: $36
- Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $74
- Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $76
- The Art of Pierogi Making - Warsaw cooking class dumplings: $86
- Polish Food Tour: $92
- Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Adrian: $93
- Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner: $94
- Warsaw Food Tour with Local Guide: $113
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $115
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $115
- Dinner Show at Sabat Theatre: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sighisoara $8.51Warsaw $7.77
Tours and Activities in Sighisoara
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sighisoara.
- City Tour Sighisoara Legends & Landmarks A Walk Through Time: $46
- Saxon Secrets: The Malancrav & Biertan Experience: $101
- Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour: $106
- Sighisoara Fortress Quest: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.94
- Sighisoara candlelight tour at Dracula's birth town -Outdoor experience: $42
- Sighisoara walking tour or the real house of Dracula -Outdoor experience: $39
- Sighișoara Vlad Dracula Medieval Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $10
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- ''Cheers on wheels''- Vodka tasting tour by Retro Bus : $54
- 2 hour: Palace of Culture & Science Guided Tour in English: $82
- 2 in 1 Warsaw tour Royal Route & Communist Area: $18
- 2-Hour Guided Tour to Wilanów Palace in Warsaw: $50
- 2h Private Cruise for 4 on Vistula in Warsaw with our Helmsman: $169
- 3 hour: POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Tour: $81
- 3-Hour Guided Cycling Tour of Warsaw: $41
- 3-hour tour at Warsaw Uprising 1944 Museum /inc. Pick-up/: $81
- A unique walking tour of Jewish Warsaw - past and present: $32
- Agvo Shooting Range Experience in Warsaw: $42
- Architecture Walking Tour in Warsaw: $84
- Best of Warsaw - private tour by retro minibus with hotel pickup: $155
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySighisoara $6.94Warsaw $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:
- Pub Crawl with Optional 1-Hour Open Bar: $25
- The Original Pub Crawl: $25
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $188
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sighisoara and Warsaw, we can see that Warsaw is more expensive. And not only is Sighisoara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sighisoara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sighisoara 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 Warsaw would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Warsaw than you might in Sighisoara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sighisoara Expensive? and Is Warsaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sighisoara or Warsaw?
Warsaw has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Sighisoara. When comparing the sizes of Sighisoara and Warsaw, 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.