Which place is cheaper, Marbella or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Marbella?
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 Marbella 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 Marbella?
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.
Marbella
Marbella is a city in southern Spain in the province of Malaga. It is part of the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) and is located on the Mediterranean Sea between Malaga and the Strait of Gibraltar. It is one of the most important tourist cities in the area and receives many national and international tourists year round due to its climate and tourism structures. Marbella is a bit of a glamorous city due to its beauty and resort-type environment. The old town with its narrow cobbled streets and flower-filled plazas is packed with shops and art galleries selling boutique clothes and accessories, and handmade wares. The city has significant archaeological and historical heritage and many events and performances throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Marbella $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Marbella is $125. 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 Marbella in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Marbella $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Marbella $132
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Marbella
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Marbella? 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 Marbella Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Marbella $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $246
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $321
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $144
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Pristina with sightseeing: $123
- Private Transfer from Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $155
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $271
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $117
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $97
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marbella
Also for Marbella, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola or Marbella: $21
- Private Transfer from Fuengirola to Malaga (AGP) airport: $64
- Private Transfer from Alhaurín El Grande to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $68
- Costa del Sol: Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Malaga Airport: $75
- Private Transfer from Coín to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $80
- Private Transfer from Torre del Mar to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $97
- Private Transfer from Lomas De Cabopino to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $97
- Private Transfer from Marbesa to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $97
- Private Transfer from Vélez-Málaga to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $97
- TRANSFER MALAGA AIRPORT from OR to MARBELLA-PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE: $104
- Private Transfer from Los Monteros to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $107
- Private Transfer from Algarrobo to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Marbella?
Prices for flights to both Marbella 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 $9.21Marbella $41
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marbella
For Marbella, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour: $87
- The Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle Cooking Class.: $180
- Gourmet Cooking Class & Culture in the rural Montes de Malaga.: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Marbella $21
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $199
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $145
- "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $300
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $134
- BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
- Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $50
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
- Belgrade Bike Tour: $104
Tours and Activities in Marbella
For Marbella, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the Old Town through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Marbella Old Town Walking Tour : $15
- Sightseeing Walking Tour: $21
- Guided tour and olive oil tasting in Alhaurin el Grande (Málaga) : $22
- Marbella Old Town: Group Tour with a True Local: $24
- Marbella Old Town group tour with a True Local: $24
- group walking Tour: $26
- Explore Marbella Old Town: Tapas Tasting Adventure: $27
- Marbella like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $32
- Bike City Tour Marbella: $32
- Dolphin Watching Adventure in Estepona Bay: $38
- 2 h Estepona Bay Tour: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Marbella $6.12
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 Marbella
Also in Marbella, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Manilva & Gaucin Wine Tour from the Costa del Sol: $152
- From Manilva Sunset Wine Tasting Tour with Tapas: $159
- Ronda Full Day Wine Tour from Marbella: $195
- From Antequera Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $213
- From Axarquia Wine Tour with Wine Pairing Lunch: $234
- Full-Day Private Ronda Wine Tour Experience from Marbella: $262
- VIP Ronda Wine Tour and Tasting and Gourmet Lunch Experience with Winemaker: $272
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Marbella, we can see that Marbella 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 Marbella would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marbella 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 Marbella Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Marbella?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Marbella. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Marbella, 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 Marbella?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Belgrade or Marbella in the Summer?
Both Marbella and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Marbella because of the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Marbella. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Marbella fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Marbella, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Marbella. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marbella receives 348 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Marbella. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Marbella receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Marbella 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Marbella in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Marbella. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marbella this time of year.
Belgrade is cooler than Marbella in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Marbella fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marbella this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Marbella during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Marbella receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Marbella. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Marbella receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Marbella 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Marbella in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Marbella. Also, many travelers come to Marbella for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Marbella. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Marbella averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Marbella. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marbella receives 171 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Marbella. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Marbella receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Marbella 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Marbella in the Spring?
Both Marbella and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Marbella in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Belgrade is generally cooler than Marbella. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Marbella fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Marbella. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Marbella during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Marbella receives 220 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Marbella. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Marbella receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Marbella 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Marbella and Belgrade
| Belgrade | Marbella | |||
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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.