Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Turku?
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 Turku or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku or Nassau, 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: Turku or Nassau?
Turku
Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, The Best Budget Tours to Finland, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTurku €159Nassau €193
The average daily cost (per person) in Turku is €159, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €193. 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 Turku and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTurku €76Nassau €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTurku €152Nassau €184
Compare Hotels in Turku and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Turku or Nassau? 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: Turku Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Turku €44Nassau €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turku
Also for Turku, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku (TKU) Airport to City centre: $80
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku city centre to Turku airport: $80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.80
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $275
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Turku or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Turku 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 dayTurku €56Nassau €77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Turku €22Nassau €31
Tours and Activities in Turku
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Turku.
- Experience Turku with a local guide: $287
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTurku €12Nassau €16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail€5.53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Turku and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Turku much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Turku is in Europe and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Turku would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Turku 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Turku.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Turku Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Turku or Nassau?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 30% larger than the population of Turku. When comparing the sizes of Turku and Nassau, 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 Turku or Nassau?
Turku has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Turku or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Turku during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In July, Turku is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Turku average around 16°C (61°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Turku. In the summer, Turku often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Turku usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTurku 16°C (61°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Turku or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Nassau. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Turku is much colder than Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Turku usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Turku usually receives less rain than Nassau. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTurku 6°C (43°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Turku or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Turku as well as Nassau. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Turku. In the winter, Turku is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Turku in January average around -6°C (20°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Turku often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets less rain in January than Nassau. Turku gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTurku -6°C (20°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Turku or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Turku can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Turku is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Turku average around 3°C (37°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Turku usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Turku usually receives less rain than Nassau. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTurku 3°C (37°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Turku
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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