Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Belgrade?
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 Belgrade or Auckland?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Auckland 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: Belgrade or Auckland?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $53Auckland $149
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $53, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $149. 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 Belgrade and Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $31Auckland $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $62Auckland $166
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Auckland? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.70Auckland $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- VAN Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $92
- Serbia：Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $293
- Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik（Chinese）: $225
- Serbia: From Belgrade Airport to Belgrade One-way Transfer: $52
- Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $182
- Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $59
- Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $165
- Private Transfer from Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $156
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $189
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $254
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $206
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $189
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$8.96
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Airport Shuttle$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre: $26
- Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport: $26
- Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $27
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $27
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland HTL-APT (AKL): $38
- Airport Private Transfer: $45
- Private Auckland Airport Transfer – 24/7 One-Way to/from City : $50
- Private Transfer from Auckland City to Auckland Cruise Port: $52
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport Oaks To Auckland City: $58
- Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $58
- Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $60
- Hobbiton Movie Set Transfer from Auckland with Tesla Model 3: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $16Auckland $43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $80
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $82
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $112
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $181
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $96
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $97
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $105
- Local Auckland Food Tour : Explore the suburbs!: $167
- Private Street Food Tour of Auckland with a Local Guide: $168
- [PRIVATE] HOT Pool. Wine. Dinner. Sunset: $274
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $535
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.60Auckland $26
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $156
- 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $171
- 2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included: $93
- 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $31
- 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $205
- Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
- Avala Mountain Tour: $89
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $33
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $31
- Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure: $282
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $71
- Belgrade Bike tour: $51
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$31
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$113
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $19
- Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket: $21
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $24
- Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $27
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour: $31
- Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $32
- Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $33
- Auckland Harbour Cruise: $33
- Return Ferry Ticket to Rangitoto Island: $35
- From Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket: $35
- Auckland Glowworm Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Auckland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $24
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $24
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $56
- The Original Belgrade Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer: $65
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $85
- Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $88
- Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $113
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $118
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $163
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $212
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $106
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $111
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $140
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch: $149
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $164
- Kumeu Wineries / Brewery : $167
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $167
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $179
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $182
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $191
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $209
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $213
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belgrade is in Europe and Auckland is in Pacific, 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 Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Auckland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Auckland?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Auckland, 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 Belgrade or Auckland?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Belgrade has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Belgrade or Auckland in the Summer?
Both Auckland and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Aucklandin January. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Auckland, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Aucklandin January. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 240 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Aucklandin January. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Auckland in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Auckland. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Auckland because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Belgrade is cooler than Auckland in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Auckland fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Auckland during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 162 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Aucklandin April. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Auckland in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Auckland. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Auckland. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Auckland averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Aucklandin July. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 141 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Auckland. Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Aucklandin July. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Auckland in the Spring?
Both Auckland and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Aucklandin October. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Auckland during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Aucklandin October. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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