Which place is cheaper, Nice or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Nice?
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 Nice 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 Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Nice $27
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 Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $40
- Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Private transfer from Nice to Cannes: $47
- Port de la Santé to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Private Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Villefranche Port- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Nice hotels to Port de la Santé - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $9.21Nice $53
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 Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Nice $13
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
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.42
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Nice $18
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 Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Nice?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Nice, 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 Nice?
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 Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Nice. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Nice. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Nice in the Autumn?
Both Nice and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Belgrade is cooler than Nice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Nice. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Nice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Nice. Also, many visitors come to Nice in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Nice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Nice averages at about 9°C (48°F).
In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Nice. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Nice 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)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Nice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Nice. Also, most visitors come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Nice. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Nice. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Belgrade
| Belgrade | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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