Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Bangkok?
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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
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.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $45Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $76. 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 Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Bangkok? 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 Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.60Bangkok $5.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $215
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $145
- Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $240
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $252
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.67
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $53
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $85
- Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $107
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.17
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Skytrain Ticket$4.35
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.79
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $4.09
- Bus transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $5.03
- Airport Transfer to Hotel including WIFI: $10
- Airport BKK||DMK : Private car Transfer to downtowns Bangkok: $12
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer (BKK/DMK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Bangkok Airport Arrival – Shared Transfer: $14
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $17
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Shared Arrival Transfer : $17
- Bangkok International Airport - Arrival Transfer: $17
- Departure Private Transfer Bangkok City to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Sedan: $17
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City by Sedan Car: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok 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 $9.30Bangkok $18
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: $66
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$24
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.43
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.22
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.43
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Pad Thai$1.90
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $25
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.52Bangkok $16
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.10
- Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.29
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.35
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.51
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.43
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.08
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.72
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Thailand's Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $1.99
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.20
- Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
- Chinatown and Wat Traimit Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.32
- Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $9.55
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) Self-Guided Audio Tour: $10
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Self- Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Discover a Taste of Chinatown – 2 Hr Walking Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Bangkok $5.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $76
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok 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 Bangkok is in Asia, 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Bangkok, 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 Bangkok?
Belgrade has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bangkok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Belgrade or Bangkok in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Bangkok. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Belgrade is cooler than Bangkok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Bangkok averages at about 29°C (84°F).
In Belgrade, it's very sunny this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Bangkok. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
In October, Belgrade is generally much colder than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (57°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. In the autumn, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Bangkok. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Bangkok. Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Bangkok. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Bangkok in the Winter?
Both Bangkok and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. Belgrade is much colder than Bangkok in the winter. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Bangkok during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Bangkok. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Bangkok is November to February.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Belgrade during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
In the spring, Belgrade is much colder than Bangkok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Bangkok averages at about 31°C (87°F).
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Bangkok. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Bangkok. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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.