Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
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 Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $182Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $102Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $204Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22Toronto $32
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 Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Downtown Montreal: $1,618
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Kingston: $856
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $816
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $700
- Pearson Airport to Blue Mountain Resort Transfer: $666
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $657
- Guided layover and stopover tour with transfers.: $500
- Pvt. Transfer St. Catharines Airport to Pearson Int Airport: $476
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Niagara Falls: $442
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Port Hope: $439
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $292
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Hamilton: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $63Toronto $112
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Kensington Market By The Sidewalk Food Tour: $52
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Dinner & Illumination Tower: $79
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $21Toronto $31
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 Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Casual Tour of Toronto by Land, Sky and Sea: $110
- 1 Day City Sightseeing Tour at Toronto City: $89
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $293
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $24
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $238
- 3hr Shared Sailing Adventure: $175
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $27
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $134
- Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto: $149
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $33
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $151
- Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $20Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $42
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uppsala and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Toronto. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Uppsala is cooler than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Uppsala, it's very sunny this time of the year. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Toronto. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Uppsala is cooler than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Uppsala in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. Uppsala can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Uppsala is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around -3°C (27°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during winter. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Toronto. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Uppsala during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Toronto because of the activities around the city.
Uppsala is cooler than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In the spring, Uppsala often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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