Which place is cheaper, Seoul or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Seoul?
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 Seoul 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 Seoul?
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.
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $45Seoul $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, while the average daily cost in Seoul is $109. 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 Seoul in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Seoul $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Seoul $110
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Seoul
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Seoul? 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 Seoul Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.60Seoul $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.67
- Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to any location: $39
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $53
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $85
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Timisoara with sightseeing: $88
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $98
- Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $107
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.69
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Short Taxi Ride$5.16
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Metro Ride$0.99
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- From Half-Day MBC Dae Jang Geum Park Transfer: $55
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- From Everland Admission Ticket with Transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax): $80
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City - Gimpo Airport (1-5 pax): $80
- Seoul Incheon International Airport to from Incheon Private Transfer: $85
- Seoul Airport: Private Departure Transfer from Seoul City Center: $87
- Private Airport Transfer : Gimpo airport to/from Seoul (1~7pax): $95
- Private Gimpo Airport Transfer to Seoul and Vice Versa: $95
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
- Incheon Airport Private Transfer between Seoul City: $98
- Private Airport Transfer : Incheon airport to/from Seoul(~7 pax): $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Seoul?
Prices for flights to both Seoul 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 $9.30Seoul $30
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: $66
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.42
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Waffle$0.74
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Dippin' Dots$1.47
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.05
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Chicken Stick$1.47
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.40
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Lunch Buffet$4.42
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Donut$0.74
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Mushroom Burger$3.83
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.43
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Udon & Sushi$5.16
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Fresh Burger$3.54
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.32
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.69
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Fried Rice$4.05
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.00
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.00
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Donut$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Korean Cooking @ Seoul Cooking Club!: $0.11
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $37
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $48
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $58
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.52Seoul $27
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: $1.10
- Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.29
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.90
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Movie Ticket$5.90
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Kimchi Museum$2.21
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul: $7.00
- Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.20
- [NEWTRO ART TOUR] Media art museum & walking tour: $8.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
- Seoul Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid (내국인 불가): $13
- Dongdaemun City Tour Bus(내국인불가): $14
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- Seoul : Guided Consultation Tour (Filler, Cosmetic Surgery): $16
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Private Half-Day Tour: $19
- Virtual Tour of Korean Demilitarized Zone: $19
- Seoul Myeongdong Catholic Church Historic Private Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Seoul $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
- 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: $76
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $43
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Seoul, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belgrade is in Europe and Seoul is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul 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 Seoul Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Seoul?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Seoul, 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 Seoul?
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 Seoul in the Summer?
Both Seoul and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Seoul for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Belgrade is generally cooler than Seoul. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Seoul fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Seoul during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Seoul receives 121 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Seoul. In July, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Seoul. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Seoul 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Seoul in the Autumn?
Both Seoul and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Seoul because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Belgrade is around the same temperature as Seoul in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Seoul fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Seoul, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Seoul. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seoul receives 204 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Seoul. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Seoul 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Seoul in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Seoul. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
It's quite cold in Seoul in the winter. The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In the winter, Belgrade is much warmer than Seoul. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Seoul averages at about -3°C (27°F).
Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Seoul during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Seoul receives 163 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Seoul. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Seoul -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Seoul in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Seoul. Also, many travelers come to Seoul for the activities around the city.
In April, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Seoul. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Seoul fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seoul. In the spring, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Seoul. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seoul receives 205 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Seoul. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Seoul 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Seoul and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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