Which place is cheaper, Cuenca or Vienna?
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 Vienna or Cuenca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Cuenca, 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: Vienna or Cuenca?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
Cuenca
Cuenca is a vibrant colonial city in southern Ecuador, the third largest in the country, and the capital of Azuay Province. Cuenca is considered as Ecuador's most important and beautiful colonial city after Quito. Dating from the 16th century, Cuenca's historic center, a Unesco World Heritage Site with its trademark skyline of massive rotundas and soaring steeples, is a magical sight in which you will feel like you are moving back in time. Cuenca is the center of many craft traditions, including ceramics, metalwork and the internationally famous panama hat. The nearby villages also offer many other handicrafts. Tourists enjoy wandering the ancient streets discovering picturesque alleys and hidden corners, where nuns march along cobblestone streets and kids in Catholic-school uniforms skip past historic churches. Fascinating historic monuments and fabulous views are found at every turn. Cuenca also has outstanding art museums and festivals. For a rewarding cultural experience, visit during Easter to attend the Festival of Religious Music.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, The Best Wildlife Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna $206Cuenca $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is $206, while the average daily cost in Cuenca is $53. 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 Vienna and Cuenca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna $110Cuenca $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna $220Cuenca $26
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Cuenca
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Cuenca? 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Cuenca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna $22Cuenca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $95
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $108
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $116
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $65
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $118
- Bratislava - Vienna Airport: Direct & Reliable Bus Transfer: $10
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $22
- Car Transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $257
- City TRANSFER Vienna: $89
- Departure Private Transfer Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Sedan: $64
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $490
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cuenca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cuenca:
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Taxi Ride$2.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cuenca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cuenca:
- Cuenca to/from Guayaquil Private Transfer: $80
- Cuenca Airport Transfer: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Cuenca?
Prices for flights to both Cuenca and Vienna 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 dayVienna $68Cuenca $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $47
- Strauss Dinner Show: $118
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $154
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $170
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $179
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $179
Typical Food Prices in Cuenca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cuenca:
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Lunch$10
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Snacks$5.00
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Empanada$1.50
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Hot Dog$1.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cuenca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cuenca.
- Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador: $33
- Cooking Class & Market Tour in Cuenca: $55
- Experience Ecuador: Join an Andean Cooking Class in Cuenca: $85
- Private Cooking Class: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna $45Cuenca $16
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.57
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.78
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour, Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $5.78
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $7.16
- Vienna Spy Mission: Self-Guided Espionage Adventure: $7.16
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Vienna Wurstelprater Exploration Game and Tour: $8.66
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Overview & architectural tour: Secrets of the MuseumQuartier: $11
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
Tours and Activities in Cuenca
Here are a few actual costs in Cuenca for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour : $16
- Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca: $47
- Azuay Cuenca Ecuador Tour: $1,300
- Biking Cuenca City Tour: $50
- Birdwatching Tour Cajas Park and Tamarindo Tropical Forest area from Cuenca: $130
- Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca: $100
- Birdwatching Tour, Via Gualaceo to the Eastern slope from Cuenca: $130
- Cajas National Park FULL-DAY Tour from Cuenca: $55
- Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca: $39
- Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca: $48
- Cajas National Park and Cuenca City private Tour: $110
- Complete excursion Ingapirca & Gualaceo Chordeleg Tour Archaeological Artisanal: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna $20Cuenca $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $142
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $143
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $143
- Vienna Woods Tour with underground lake and wine tasting: $155
- Wine Tasting Tour: $161
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $161
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $190
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Cuenca, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Cuenca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna is in Europe and Cuenca 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 Cuenca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cuenca 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Cuenca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Cuenca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Cuenca?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Cuenca. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Cuenca, 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 Vienna or Cuenca?
Vienna has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cuenca experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vienna or Cuenca in the Summer?
Both Cuenca and Vienna during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cuenca year-round.
Vienna is around the same temperature as Cuenca in the summer. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Cuenca fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Vienna usually gets more rain in July than Cuenca. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Cuenca 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Cuenca in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Cuenca. Many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Cuenca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Vienna is around the same temperature as Cuenca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vienna in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Cuenca averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In October, Vienna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cuenca. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Cuenca 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Cuenca in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Cuenca. Most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cuenca throughout the year.
The weather in Cuenca can be very cold. Vienna can be very cold during winter. In January, Vienna is generally much colder than Cuenca. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 2°C (36°F), and Cuenca fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
Vienna usually gets more rain in January than Cuenca. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Cuenca 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Cuenca in the Spring?
Both Cuenca and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Cuenca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Vienna is a little warmer than Cuenca in the spring. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Cuenca fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In April, Vienna usually receives more rain than Cuenca. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Cuenca 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Cuenca and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
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