Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Novi Sad. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is €19. 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 Athens and Novi Sad in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Novi Sad, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Athens has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Novi Sad, 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.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Novi Sad and Athens during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Athens for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Athens is a little warmer than Novi Sad in the summer. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Novi Sad fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
In Novi Sad, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the summer, Athens often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in July than Novi Sad. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Novi Sad. The autumn months attract visitors to Athens because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Athens is much warmer than Novi Sad. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Athens in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Athens, it's very sunny this time of the year. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during autumn. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Athens usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Athens as well as Novi Sad. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Athens this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Novi Sad. In January, Athens is generally much warmer than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 10°C (51°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Athens often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in January than Novi Sad. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Novi Sad and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Athens is a little warmer than Novi Sad in the spring. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Novi Sad fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during spring. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Athens usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Athens | Novi Sad | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |