Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii 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 Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Pompeii $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is $161. 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 Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Pompeii $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Pompeii $150
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Pompeii? 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 Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Pompeii $57
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 Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $66
- Small Group Pompeii Wine Tasting with Lunch & Transfer Included : $97
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $97
- Private transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $121
- Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch on Vesuvius with Transfer from Pompeii: $132
- Transfers Ravello - Naples: $207
- Transfer Private from Ravello to Naples: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii 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 $9.21Pompeii $38
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 Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $38
- Cooking Class with Italian Mamma in Pompeii: $65
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Pompei: $93
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $112
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pompei: $142
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pompei: $158
- Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Pompei: $158
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $206
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $272
- Cooking class: Pasta Experience in Pompei, Italy: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Pompeii $82
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 Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of A Self-Guided Tour: $20
- Pompeii Express 1 hour Guided Tour: $21
- Pompeii Ticket with Optional Guided Tour: $31
- PompeiI VIP: Guided Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group : $32
- Entrance ticket to the Valle dell'Orso Water Park: $33
- Pompeii for kids or adults skip the line small group walking tour 2 hours: $33
- Pompeii Skip the Line ticket + Audioguide: $35
- Pompeii Archeological Site Fast Track Entry Ticket : $36
- Pompeii tour with archaeologist: $38
- Pompeii Tour with experienced guide: $38
- guided tour of the archaeological excavations of Pompeii: $38
- Semi-Private Tour of Pompeii Ruins: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Pompeii $7.84
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 Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $46
- Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius: $55
- Seafood Lunch with Wine Tasting & Tour on a golf cart: $87
- Guided Tour of Pompeii Ruins with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $98
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting in Pompeii with a Local: $124
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Wine Tasting: $191
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and scenic drive of the Mt. Vesuvius with wine tasting: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii 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 Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Belgrade or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii in the Summer?
Both Pompeii and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pompeii for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Belgrade is around the same temperature as Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Pompeii, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Pompeii. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Pompeii in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Pompeii.
In the autumn, Belgrade is cooler than Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pompeii receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Pompeii in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Pompeii. Additionally, the museums are the main draw to Pompeii this time of year.
The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pompeii. Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Pompeii. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Pompeii in the Spring?
Both Pompeii and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Belgrade is around the same temperature as Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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