Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Berlin?
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 Berlin 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 Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Berlin? 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 Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Berlin $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $321
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $271
- Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $251
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $246
- Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $239
- Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $214
- Private City Tour with Transfer Options.: $214
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $192
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $155
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $144
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $144
- Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $138
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $25
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Private Transfer from Berlin Airport to Hotels in Berlin: $46
- Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $52
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $63
- Milan: Transfer from/to Hotel - Airport: $64
- Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $70
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Car: $78
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Van: $78
- Private Transfer to / from Brandenburg Airport (BER): $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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 $9.21Berlin $56
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: $65
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
- The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $135
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $63
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $199
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $145
- "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $300
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $134
- BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
- Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $50
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
- Belgrade Bike Tour: $104
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Self-Guided Photo Tour with Digital hybrid Photobook: $0.53
- Berlin Walking Tour: $2.62
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $2.62
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.20
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.20
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.21
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.74
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.74
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Berlin $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
- Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $49
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
- 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: $75
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original One80 Berlin Pub Crawl: $16
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $26
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $69
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $214
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $250
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Berlin, 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 Berlin?
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.
Should I visit Belgrade or Berlin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Berlin. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Berlin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Berlin. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Berlin in the Autumn?
Both Berlin and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
Belgrade is a little warmer than Berlin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Berlin. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Berlin in the Winter?
Both Berlin and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Berlin. It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Berlin averages at about -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in January than Berlin. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Berlin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Berlin. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Berlin. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 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.