Should you visit Belgrade or Dubrovnik?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Belgrade and Dubrovnik can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
Which city is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $38, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $87. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Belgrade and Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Belgrade is $52. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $90 in Dubrovnik For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
While meal prices in Belgrade can vary, the average travelers spends about $7.85 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Belgrade should cost around $3.14 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Belgrade is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Dubrovnik food costs typically run travelers around $29 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Belgrade $7.85
Dubrovnik $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
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VISIT SERBIA: Private Cooking Lesson in Belgrade:
$70
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5-Hour Small Group Food Tour with Local Guide:
$85
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Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner:
$191
Typical Food prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)
$33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Unique Sunset and Dinner Cruise in the Magnificent Traditional Karaka boat:
$96
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Old Town Food Tour:
$130
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Flavours of Dubrovnik - Food Tour:
$131
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Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson:
$149
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Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside:
$164
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Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region:
$166
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Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide:
$167
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E-Bike Tour + Farm To Table Cooking Class:
$184
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Dubrovnik Food Tour by Vidokrug:
$192
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Rural Side of Cooking Class in Local Household:
$281
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Croatian Cooking Class in a Local's Home in Rural Konavle:
$1,753
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $4.73 per day to get around in Belgrade.
Dubrovnik's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $11 per person, per day on transportation in Dubrovnik.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
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Private Transfer from Belgrade to Split with 2 Sightseeing Stops:
$520
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Private Transfer from Belgrade to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$483
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Belgrade - Budapest Transfer:
$349
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Private transfer tour to Pristina with sightseeing:
$311
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Private transfer tour to Sarajevo via Visegrad with sightseeing:
$311
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Private Transfer from Belgrade to Zagreb with 2h of Sightseeing:
$278
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Private transfer tour to Sarajevo via Sirmium with sightseeing:
$276
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Belgrade to Timisoara transfer and walking city tour:
$261
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Belgrade to Kopaonik taxi transfer:
$258
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Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car:
$218
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Private transfer tour to Timisoara with sightseeing:
$197
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Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer:
$185
Typical Local Transportation prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Port to Cavtat:
$9.41
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Private Arrival Transfer: Dubrovnik Port to Dubrovnik, Orebic or Korcula Town Hotels:
$15
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Private Departure Transfer: Dubrovnik, Orebic or Korcula Town Hotels to Dubrovnik Port:
$15
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Shared Departure Transfer: Dubrovnik, Cavtat, Orebic and Korcula Town Hotels to Dubrovnik Airport:
$19
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Transfer Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik City:
$24
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Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik:
$25
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Cruiser Taxi Private group Airport transfers in Dubrovnik:
$25
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Private Airport Transfer: from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV):
$26
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Private Airport Transfer: Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik:
$26
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Private transfer from city Dubrovnik to airport:
$27
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Dubrovnik Airport Transfers: Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport DBV in Business Car:
$31
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Departure Private Transfers: Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport DBV in Business Car:
$31
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $3.81 per person, per day in Belgrade. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Dubrovnik can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $18 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
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3-Hour Belgrade Zemun Neighborhood Tour:
$50
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Avala & Rakia tour:
$49
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Avala&Kosmaj Bike Tour:
$73
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BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life:
$56
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Belgrade 3 hour Tuktuk sightseeing tour (price per vehicle):
$149
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Belgrade 4 hour walking tour:
$382
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Belgrade 6 Bridges of Sava River Kayak Tour:
$41
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Belgrade 90 minute Tuktuk sightseeing tour (price per vehicle):
$81
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Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods:
$62
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Belgrade City Highlights Half-Day Panoramic Sightseeing Tour:
$33
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Belgrade City Tour:
$38
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Belgrade City Tour and Avala Mountain:
$50
Typical Entertainment prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)
$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)
$61
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)
$52
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
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Walls of Liberty: an audio tour of Dubrovnik's rich history along the city walls:
$5.99
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Gornji Ugao Tower Admission Ticket:
$7.66
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Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket:
$8.71
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Insider’s Virtual Tour of Dubrovnik:
$8.71
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Small-Group Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik:
$12
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Dubrovnik 1-Hour Discovery Walking Tour:
$15
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Discovery Dubrovnik walking tour:
$15
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Dubrovnik Old Town Walking Tour:
$16
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Dubrovnik Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$16
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'Up with the Chickens' or "Sunset chasing" Old Town Tour:
$16
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Dubrovnik Walking Tour:
$17
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Dubrovnik By Night Walking Tour:
$17
Alcohol
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Belgrade per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Dubrovnik, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $13.
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
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BEERgrade Pub Crawl Tour:
$24
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Belgrade Pub Crawl (by Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Belgrade Unique Local Wine Tasting Tour (By Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Belgrade Wine Tasting:
$42
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Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting:
$52
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Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade:
$68
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From Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar:
$75
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Oplenac Royal Complex and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour from Belgrade:
$93
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Day trip from Serbian Wine Story - Wine Tasting in Sumadija Region:
$131
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Private Day Trip from Avala and Royal Town Topola with Wine Tasting:
$137
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Private Day Trip from Viminacium & Smederevo Fort with Wine Tasting:
$149
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Private Wine Tour in Royal Region:
$157
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Tasting Tour Dubrovnik:
$44
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Wine tasting and visit to Ston- Group Tour:
$60
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Peljesac Peninsula Wine Tour from Dubrovnik:
$61
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Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting:
$63
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FAMOUS LEGENDS OF PELJESAC and KORCULA with WINE TASTING:
$65
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Island of Korcula with Wine Tasting Day Trip from Dubrovnik:
$69
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Korčula tour with wine tasting from Dubrovnik:
$69
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Wine tasting and visit to Ston:
$72
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Wine Tasting Pelješac and a visit to Ston:
$72
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Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting:
$75
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Smiley wine tasting on peninsula Peljesac:
$76
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Smiley Hercegovina wine tour:
$77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik than you might in Belgrade.
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