Which place is cheaper, Torun or Warsaw?
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 Warsaw or Torun?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Warsaw and Torun can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Warsaw or Torun?
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.
Torun
Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Warsaw Prices
Poland PricesTorun Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWarsaw $124Torun $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $124, while the average daily cost in Torun is $42. 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 Warsaw and Torun in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWarsaw $57Torun $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWarsaw $114Torun $32
Compare Hotels in Warsaw and Torun
Looking for a hotel in Warsaw or Torun? 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: Warsaw Hotel Prices and Torun Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Warsaw $5.10Torun $5.41
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 Wroclaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $289
- Private transfer from Warszawa to Krakow: $275
- Private transfer from Warsaw to Krakow with 2h of Sightseeing: $272
- Private transfer Warsaw-Wrocław or Wrocław-Warsaw: $263
- Private transfer Warsaw-Poznań or Poznań-Warsaw: $255
- Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide Tickets and Transfers: $229
- Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide, Tickets and Transfers: $225
- Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfer: $188
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Torun?
Prices for flights to both Torun and Warsaw 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 dayWarsaw $51Torun $19
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: $77
- The Art of Pierogi Making - Warsaw cooking class dumplings: $87
- Polish Food Tour: $92
- Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Adrian: $94
- Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner: $95
- Warsaw Food Tour with Local Guide: $113
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $115
- Dinner Show at Sabat Theatre: $115
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $115
Typical Food Prices in Torun
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
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Ice Cream$0.72
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Gingerbread$0.69
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Sandwich$1.16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun
For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Warsaw $7.77Torun $5.00
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- 2 Hour Super Segway City Tour of Warsaw: $74
- 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: $51
- 2h Private Cruise for 4 on Vistula in Warsaw with our Helmsman: $171
- 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 Walking Tour of Warsaw's Most Beautiful and Historic Sites : $209
- A unique walking tour of Jewish Warsaw - past and present: $32
- Agvo Shooting Range Experience in Warsaw: $42
- Architecture Walking Tour in Warsaw: $84
Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Gingerbread Cooking Class$2.62
Tours and Activities in Torun
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.
- Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town: $8.66
- Discover A Private Walking Adventure: $283
- Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour: $117
- Private walking city tour in Torun: $295
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $141
- Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $139
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
- Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $173
- Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $172
- Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń : $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWarsaw $12Torun $5.51
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: $192
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Torun, we can see that Warsaw is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Torun.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Warsaw Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Warsaw or Torun?
Warsaw has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Torun. When comparing the sizes of Warsaw and Torun, 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.