Which place is cheaper, Cusco or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Cusco?
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 Cusco 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 Cusco?
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.
Cusco
Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Cusco is the starting point for many travelers making their way to the famed Machu Picchu or other Inca sites in the surrounding area.
The city is very beautiful and has impressive architecture throughout. The history is obvious as you walk around town and there are impressive ruins nearby, with the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman. The city also has a significant indigenous population that is obvious from their traditional clothing and style.
Cusco has a subtropical highland climate with a pleasant daytime temperature year around. There are two distinct seasons with the dry season being between May and August and the wet season between December and March. During the dry season there is plenty of sun with occasional nighttime freezes. Frost is less common in the wet season.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Peru, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $46Cusco $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $46, while the average daily cost in Cusco is $49. 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 Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $31Cusco $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $62Cusco $44
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Cusco? 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 Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.78Cusco $9.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.78
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $36
- Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to Belgrade downtown : $40
- Serbia: Belgrade Airport One-way Transfers: $47
- Belgrade airport transfer: $47
- Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $53
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $54
- Airport Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer : $68
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $78
- VAN Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $79
- Private Airport Transfer: $88
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cusco
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:
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Taxi Ride$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- One-Way Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $7.00
- One-Way Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.00
- Private 1-Way Transfer to Velasco Astete Airport: $9.00
- Pickup from Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel in Private vehicle: $9.52
- Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.67
- Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $9.67
- Private transfers from Cuzco Airport to Hotels and Sacred Valley: $10
- Private Shuttle Transfer from Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Hotels in Cusco: $11
- One-Way Airport Transfer to Hotel: $12
- One-way transfer from the Airport to the Hotel - Cusco: $13
- One way Private Transfer Cusco to Urubamba (Sacred Valley): $14
- Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco 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 $9.58Cusco $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $72
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $78
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $78
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $79
- The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $140
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich$2.11
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Mango$0.53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Small-Group Virtual Peruvian Cooking Experience: $25
- Small-Group Virtual Ceviche Cooking Experience: $25
- Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa: $35
- Pachapapa Restaurant Lunch or Dinner: $41
- Andean Bread Baby Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup: $49
- 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class: $49
- Pete's Peruvian Cooking Class: $52
- Market Tour & Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $54
- Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
- Fully hands-on High End Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Guided Visit: $55
- Cooking Class and market tour with a local chef: $56
- Authentic Peruvian Flavors Cusco Food Tour and San Pedro Market : $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.66Cusco $28
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: $1.13
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.32
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.39
- Highlights App Guided Tour with Puzzles: $6.63
- Belgrade Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.78
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $14
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $17
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $17
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $17
- 2000 years of highlights tour across the old city: $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:
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Salsa Class$2.63
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- Cusco Inkas Walking City Tour: $2.00
- Via Ferrata, Skybike, and Rappel Adventure: $5.00
- Free Cultural Walking Tour with Local Drink Tastings: $5.00
- City tour photography experience: $10
- Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary Admission Ticket: $10
- Combined city tour cusco: $10
- Cusco City Half-Day Tour: $12
- Open Bus Tour of the City’s Wonder’s: $12
- Mirabus Cusco city tour | Panoramic view |: $12
- Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus: $12
- Open-Top Bus City Tour: $12
- Cusco's Street and San Pedro Market Walking Adventure: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $22Cusco $9.27
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $17
- Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $45
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $54
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $56
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $56
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $62
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $85
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $96
- Novi Sad and Fruska Gora with Wine Tasting in Sremski Karlovci: $107
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $112
- Small Group Wine Tour in Sumadija Wine Region: $130
Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco
Also in Cusco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Cusco Bar Hopping Experience : $18
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Access and Drinks: $19
- Cusco Pub Crawl - Bar Tour Cusco : $19
When comparing the travel costs between Belgrade and Cusco, we can see that Cusco is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Belgrade is in Europe and Cusco is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Cusco?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Cusco, 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.