A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Tokyo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Belgrade or Tokyo?

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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

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.

Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $50, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $182. 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 Tokyo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $29
    Tokyo $76
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $58
    Tokyo $152
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Tokyo

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Tokyo? 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.

Hotels in Belgrade


Hotels in Tokyo


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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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.39
    Tokyo $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Full-Day Private Tour in Western Serbia with Private Transfer to Sarajevo: $293
  • Private Transfer Belgrade to Sarajevo: $292
  • Serbia:Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $266
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $227
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $205
  • Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik(Chinese): $204
  • Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $188
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $163
  • Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $147
  • BELGRADE TRANSIT TOUR - private layover tour with return airport transfer: $125
  • Private Airport Transfer: $92
  • Airport transfer between Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Novi Sad: $92

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo

Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Limousine Bus Transfers from/to Narita and Haneda International Airport: $35
  • Haneda Airport Private Transfer to Tokyo/Yokohama/MountFuji/Osaka: $46
  • Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $53
  • DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $54
  • Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $64
  • Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport: $64
  • Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $64
  • Japan Railway Station Shared Arrival Transfer : Tokyo Station to Tokyo City: $69
  • Private Transfer from Nagasaki hotels to Nagasaki Cruise Port: $77
  • Narita Airport (NRT) Private Transfer to/from Tokyo Area: $77
  • Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to/from Tokyo City: $79
  • Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Yokohama City: $80

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Tokyo?

Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Belgrade $15
    Tokyo $64

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: $63
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $72
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $74
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $121

Typical Food Prices in Tokyo

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:


  • Late Night Noodles
    $5.16
  • Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack
    $5.16
  • Meal at Airport
    $6.72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo

For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Private Guided Kichijoji Food Tour in Tokyo: $6.72
  • Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $23
  • Tokyo Ueno Food Tour and Bar Hopping and Pub Crawl: $24
  • Tsukiji Fish Market Street Food Tour: $25
  • Shinjuku Izakaya & Bar Hopping Food Tour: $25
  • Shinjuku: Food Tour (food not included): $26
  • Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
  • Shinjuku Food Tour in Tokyo: $27
  • Shibuya Food Tour : $27
  • Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $27
  • Asakusa Food Tour: $27
  • Tokyo : Asakusa Food Tour & Local Bar-Hopping: $33

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.35
    Tokyo $68

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: $192
  • 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $124
  • 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $30
  • 3-Hour Belgrade Zemun Neighborhood Tour: $79
  • 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $149
  • Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
  • Avala Mountain Tour: $89
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $72
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $30
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $28
  • Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure: $252
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $58

Tours and Activities in Tokyo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.

  • The Ultimate Self Guided Tour // Made by Local Guides: $0.66
  • Self-Guided Tour of Tokyo's Hidden Alleys: $3.14
  • 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour Subway Ticket: $5.28
  • Akihabara: Self-Guided Tour with a special brochure: $6.60
  • Tokyo Kanamachi Pachinko Experience: $6.66
  • Audio Guide Tour in The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace: $6.74
  • Audio-Guide Tour Akihabara's Otaku Culture and TechBazaar: $6.74
  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa in Tokyo: $7.36
  • Tea Ceremony Experience: $7.66
  • Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $8.07
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Tokyo: $8.39
  • Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $20
    Tokyo $32

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $21
  • Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $22
  • RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $43
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $51
  • Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $53
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $68
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $77
  • Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $102
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $104
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $179

Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:


  • Sake
    $3.87

Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:

  • Tokyo Pub Crawl: $24
  • Tokyo Bar Crawl in Shinjuku: $25
  • The best deep Tokyo cultural pub crawling tour Shimokitazawa: $33
  • Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $34
  • Shibuya Night Waling & Food and Bar Crawl Tour: $40
  • 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
  • Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour in Tokyo: $54
  • 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $56
  • Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $92
  • Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $111
  • Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $128
  • 【Harajuku】Night Pub Crawl with Local Japanese: $130


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Tokyo?

Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?

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 Tokyo in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Tokyo. Also, many visitors come to Tokyo in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

Belgrade is cooler than Tokyo in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Tokyo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 137 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Tokyo. Belgrade usually gets less rain in July than Tokyo. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Tokyo 26°C (78°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Tokyo in the Autumn?

Both Tokyo and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Tokyo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, Belgrade is cooler than Tokyo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Tokyo averages at about 18°C (64°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Tokyo 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Tokyo in the Winter?

Both Tokyo and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Belgrade can be very cold during winter. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Tokyo. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 175 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in January than Tokyo. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Tokyo 5°C (42°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Tokyo in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Tokyo. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Tokyo in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Tokyo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.

Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Tokyo 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Tokyo and Belgrade

Belgrade Tokyo
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 5°C (42°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 6°C (42°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 9°C (47°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 14°C (58°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (66°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 22°C (71°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 26°C (78°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 27°C (81°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 23°C (74°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 13°C (55°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 8°C (46°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)