Should you visit Belgrade or Karlovy Vary?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Belgrade and Karlovy Vary 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.
Karlovy Vary
Founded in 1370, Karlovy Vary translates to "Charles' Bath" for its founder Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, as well as its famous hot springs. It is located in Bohemia in the western Czech Republic and is also known as Karlsbad (German) or Carlsbad (English). Another highlight is the International Film Festival in July with draws celebrities and other film enthusiasts worldwide.
Which city is cheaper, Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary is $72. 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 Karlovy Vary 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.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $68 in Karlovy Vary For nicer amenities and a premiere location, 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.
The price of a meal in Karlovy Vary can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $23 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $9.20 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Belgrade $7.85
Karlovy Vary $23
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
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.
To get around in Karlovy Vary, the average visitor spends $23 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Karlovy Vary
Also for Karlovy Vary, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Karlovy Vary International Airport to Karlovy Vary City - One Way:
$37
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Private Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague, English-speaking driver:
$124
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Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague: Private sightseeing daytrip with 1 Stop:
$146
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Private Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague:
$199
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Private one way transfer from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov:
$418
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Karlovy Vary?
Prices for flights to both Karlovy Vary 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.
In Karlovy Vary, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $10 per person, per day.
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
Tours and Activities in Karlovy Vary
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Karlovy Vary.
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Becherovka, Lemond, KV14, Cordial Ticket:
$8.09
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Karlovy Vary and Moser Factory Full day Tour from Prague:
$107
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Karlovy Vary plus Loket castle tour:
$122
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Karlovy Vary Private Walking Tour:
$168
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Private tour of best of Karlovy Vary - Sightseeing, Food & Culture with a local:
$187
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Touristic highlights of Karlovy Vary on a Private half day tour with a local:
$187
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A day in the life of Karlovy Vary - Private tour with a local:
$249
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 Karlovy Vary, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $5.80.
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 Karlovy Vary
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Karlovy Vary:
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Karlovy Vary and Krusovice Brewery Private Day Trip from Prague:
$145
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Karlovy Vary & Krusovice Brewery Private Day Trip from Prague for up to 8 people:
$304
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Karlovy Vary, we can see that Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Karlovy Vary than you might in Belgrade.
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