Which place is cheaper, Johannesburg or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
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.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, and The Best Eco Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $47Johannesburg $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $47, while the average daily cost in Johannesburg is $103. 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 Johannesburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $32Johannesburg $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $64Johannesburg $118
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Johannesburg
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Johannesburg? 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 Johannesburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.81Johannesburg $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $4.82
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Downtown to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $38
- Belgrade Airport to City Center Transfers: $39
- Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to Belgrade downtown : $39
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $40
- Serbia: Belgrade Airport One-way Transfers: $46
- Belgrade airport transfer: $47
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $54
- Airport Transfer: $55
- Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride$3.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- O.R. Tambo International Airport to city transfer（JNB）: $22
- Tour operator. airport and hotels transfers chauffeur and safari tours services.: $32
- Airport transfer: $32
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Johannesburg - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- 1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg - Airport Transfer: $37
- Private Airport Transfer: $37
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg APT-HTL (JNB): $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $38
- Johannesburg : Airport transfers: $40
- Johannesburg Airport (JNB): Transfer to Johannesburg Hotels: $40
- Luxury Car Johannesburg Airport Private Transfer: $41
- Private One-Way Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Johannesburg?
Prices for flights to both Johannesburg 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 $9.64Johannesburg $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- Serbian Evening-Entertainment Program and Traditional Dinner: $62
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $67
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $72
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $77
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $77
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Maboneng Street Art and Street Food Tour: $50
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $83
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $85
- A Private Traditional Cape Malay Cooking Class, with a MKR Finalist: $95
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $105
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.68Johannesburg $23
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: $1.12
- Belgrade Underground Tour w/ Sparkling Wine Along the River: $3.36
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.36
- Belgrade Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.71
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $14
- Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $14
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
- Guided Sightseeing Cruise, Danube and Sava rivers: $23
- Self-guided kayak tour in Belgrade : $25
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Johannesburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto: $19
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour: $19
- Architectural Walking Tour: $25
- Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial, to Orlando Towers Tour: $26
- Braamfontein Street Art & Culture Tour: $32
- Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide: $32
- Colours of A Graffiti & Street Art Tour: $32
- Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour : $32
- Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto: $32
- Johannesburg Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $35
- Johannesburg Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $22Johannesburg $5.12
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: $13
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $16
- Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $45
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $54
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $55
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $56
- Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $56
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $56
- Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $62
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $77
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $84
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.73
- Wine Tasting: $11
- Experience Johannesburg Wine Tour Views and Luxury: $230
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Johannesburg, we can see that Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg is in Africa, 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Johannesburg, 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.