Which place is cheaper, New York City or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala or New York City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or New York City, 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: Uppsala or New York City?
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.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Uppsala Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $182New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. 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 Uppsala and New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $102New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $204New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or New York City? 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22New York City $49
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer: $300
- New York J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Baltimore City - Arrival Private Transfer: $300
- Skip the line One World Observatory Private Tour with Transfers : $296
- Central Park Zoo Skip-the-line Tickets & Private Transfers: $291
- Private Transfer from New York Airport (JFK) to New York Hotels : $287
- Private Transfer from or to New York to EWR Airport or vice versa: $280
- Airport Limousine Transfer one-way - LaGuardia Airport - Lincoln MKT: $275
- New York City Airport Arrival Transfer by Sprinter LGA JFK EWR: $260
- EWR, LGA, JFK Private Airport Transfer in NYC with SUV or Sedan: $252
- JFK/LGA/EWR to Manhattan Private Transfer - Up to 14 Pax: $250
- New York City Airport Departure Transfer by Sprinter LGA JFK EWR: $250
- Private SUV New York City Airport Departure Transfer : $235
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $63New York City $87
Typical Food Prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- East Village Noho Food Tour: $32
- The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour: $35
- The Lower East Side Food Tour: $35
- Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour: $49
- New York City's Best Pizza tour: $59
- Made in Brooklyn Food Tour: $65
- Greenwich Village Pizza Walk: $75
- Brooklyn Pizza Walk: $75
- New York's Classic Eats West Village Food Tour: $75
- New York's Classic Eats Lower East Side Food Tour: $75
- Union Square Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $75
- East Village Pizza Walk: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $21New York City $180
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $213
- Adventure parc: $54
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $281
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Uppsala Private Guided Walking Tour: $280
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hour Session at Williamsburg's Adventure Park Area 53: $42
- 9/11 Memorial Tour with Skip-the-Line Museum Ticket: $65
- Central Park Pedicab Tours - History and Movie Locations: $50
- Godfather Movie Locations New York Tour with Private Guide: $195
- Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour: $35
- Harlem Bronx Brooklyn Queens Tour in 7 Hours: $65
- New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village: $39
- Official Central Park Pedicab Tours: $50
- VIP Central Park Experience Tour with photos 50min~Skip the line: $280
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket : $94
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket with VIP Experience and Lunch: $299
- "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour: $133
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $20New York City $29
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- Brooklyn Distillery Tour : $22
- NYC Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- NYC Pub Crawl Tour: $30
- NYC Pub Crawl with Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $33
- Top Shelf Distillery Tour: $33
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $36
- Cheers to Chinatown Tour and Bar Crawl: $40
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Greenwich Village Piano Bar Crawl: $50
- Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- Little Italy Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uppsala and New York City, we can see that New York City is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uppsala is in Europe and New York City is in North 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 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City 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 Uppsala Expensive? and Is New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and New York City, 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 Uppsala or New York City?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Uppsala or New York City in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and New York City. Furthermore, many visitors come to New York City in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Uppsala is cooler than New York City in the summer. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and New York City fluctuates around 77°F (25°C).
New York City receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Uppsala usually receives less rain than New York City. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while New York City receives 4.5 inches (114 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)New York City 77°F (25°C)
Should I visit Uppsala or New York City in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as New York City. Additionally, most visitors come to New York City for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Uppsala is much colder than New York City. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Uppsala in October average around 8°C (46°F), and New York City averages at about 57°F (14°C).
Uppsala usually gets less rain in October than New York City. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)New York City 57°F (14°C)
Should I visit Uppsala or New York City in the Winter?
Both New York City and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to New York City because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in New York City can be very cold. Uppsala can be very cold during winter. In January, Uppsala is generally much colder than New York City. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around -3°C (27°F), and New York City fluctuates around 31°F (-1°C).
In January, Uppsala usually receives less rain than New York City. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.4 inches (86 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)New York City 31°F (-1°C)
Should I visit Uppsala or New York City in the Spring?
Both New York City and Uppsala during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to New York City this time of year.
Uppsala is much colder than New York City in the spring. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and New York City fluctuates around 52°F (11°C).
Uppsala usually gets less rain in April than New York City. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.8 inches (98 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)New York City 52°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for New York City and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 inches (86 mm) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 inches (98 mm) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 inches (88 mm) |
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