Which place is cheaper, Malaga or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Malaga?
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 Malaga 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 Malaga?
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.
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Malaga $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Malaga is $150. 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 Malaga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Malaga $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Malaga $160
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Malaga
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Malaga? 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 Malaga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Malaga $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.65
- Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
- Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $70
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $84
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- Malaga hotels to Malaga Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Malaga Port to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Private Transfer from Malaga hotels to Malaga Cruise Port: $19
- Private Transfer from Malaga Cruise Port to Málaga Airport (AGP): $19
- Private Transfer from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga Cruise Port: $19
- Malaga Cruise Port to Malaga Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $19
- Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) to Malaga Port - Arrival private Transfer: $19
- Private Transfer from Malaga City Center to Malaga Airport (AGP): $31
- Private Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport (AGP): $33
- Private One Way Airport Transfer (Malaga Airport To/From Malaga): $34
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Malaga to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Malaga?
Prices for flights to both Malaga 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 $9.21Malaga $37
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 Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2$32
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Dinner for 2$47
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Breakfast for 2$8.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $65
- Malaga Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $86
- Malaga Tapas Cooking Class: $89
- Sardines On Skewers Show Cooking in Malaga beach: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Malaga $33
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: $1.09
- Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.27
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Fortress Underground Tour w/Wine Along the River: $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos$7.61
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Concert$33
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.36
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town of Frigiliana: $5.45
- Sightseeing Outdoor Escape Game in Malaga: $7.08
- Ronda Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Malaga Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Skip the Line: Centre Pompidou in Malaga Ticket: $9.82
- Museo Carmen Thyssen de Malaga Entrance Ticket: $12
- Skip the Line: Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum Entrance Ticket: $13
- Guided tour in Ronda: $13
- Andalucia's City Of Dreams: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Ronda: $15
- Essential Malaga City Tour: $16
- Tour around the Central Market of Malaga: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Malaga $24
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $17
- Guided Cellar Tour and wine tasting: $35
- Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga: $60
- Sun and Wine Route - Small group, wine tasting and lunch included: $76
- Malaga Food Walking Tour with Tapas & Wine Tasting: $98
- Ronda Tour & Winery Experience with Wine Tasting from Malaga: $109
- Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour: $136
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Malaga, we can see that Malaga 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 Malaga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Malaga 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 Malaga Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Malaga?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Malaga. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Malaga, 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 Malaga?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Belgrade or Malaga in the Summer?
Both Malaga and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Malaga for the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Malaga. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Malaga fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Malaga. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Malaga during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Malaga receives 348 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Malaga. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Malaga receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Malaga 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Malaga in the Autumn?
Both Malaga and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Malaga in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Belgrade is cooler than Malaga in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Malaga fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Malaga, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Malaga. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malaga receives 213 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Malaga. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Malaga receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Malaga 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Malaga in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Malaga. Also, most visitors come to Malaga for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Belgrade can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Malaga. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Malaga averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Malaga during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Malaga receives 171 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Malaga. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Malaga receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Malaga 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Malaga in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Malaga. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Malaga because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Belgrade is generally cooler than Malaga. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Malaga fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malaga. In the spring, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Malaga. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malaga receives 220 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Malaga. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Malaga receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Malaga 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Malaga and Belgrade
| Belgrade | Malaga | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 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.