Which place is cheaper, Xi'an or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Xi'an?
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 Xi'an 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 Xi'an?
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.
Xi'an
Xi'an is an ancient city in the Shaanxi Province in China. Today it is most notable as the location of the Terracotta Warriors, but for visitors who choose to linger, there is so much more to see and do in the area. The city itself is more than 3,000 years old and for about one thousand years, through 13 dynasties and 73 emperors, it was the capital. Because of its rich history there are many historical ruins and a strong culture in the city. Today the city is a pleasant place to visit, although much of it's influence and power has dwindled. The city has both cosmopolitan and modern areas as well as historic and culturally rich areas. The neighborhoods are diverse and by exploring the city in depth you can learn a little more about what China really has to offer.
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 China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $55Xi'an $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $55, while the average daily cost in Xi'an is $104. 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 Xi'an in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $32Xi'an $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $64Xi'an $122
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Xi'an
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Xi'an? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.93Xi'an $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $41
- Airport transfer between Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Novi Sad: $113
- Belgrade Airport to City Center Transfers: $41
- Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $100
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $50
- Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $50
- Belgrade airport transfer (by car): $52
- Airport Transfer to a city location: $46
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $5.09
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $68
- Private Airport Transfer: $103
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $229
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Xi'an
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Xi'an:
- Private Departure Transfer to Xi'an International Airport from City Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Xi'an Hotel to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY): $25
- Private Transfer from Xi'an hotel to Xi'an train station: $27
- Xian City to Xian Xianyang Airport (XIY) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Xian Xianyang Airport (XIY) to Xian - Arrival Private Transfer: $28
- Private Airport Transfer: Xi'an Hotel to Xianyang International Airport: $29
- Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Private Departure Transfer from City Area : $29
- Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area: $29
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Xi'an Railway Station to Xi'an City Hotel: $30
- Private Departure Transfer:Xi'an City Hotel to Any Xi'an Railway Station: $30
- Xi'an Terracotta Army Tickets with Optional Guide/Transfer: $30
- Xi'an Private Transfer: From Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hotel in Xi'an: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Xi'an?
Prices for flights to both Xi'an 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 $17Xi'an $22
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: $70
- Traditional Serbian Cooking Class in Belgrade with Locals: $76
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $81
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $81
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $110
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $179
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Xi'an
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Xi'an.
- Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner: $30
- Xi'An: Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner: $33
- Top 3 Xian Sites to Terracotta Army & Dinner Show w/ Options: $33
- Xi'an: Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show with Dinner Option: $33
- Xi'an Tang Dynasty Music Dance Show or Dinner Show with Transfer: $35
- Xian Food Tour in Muslim Quarter: $36
- Dinner and Show of Tang Dynasty Palace in Xian: $40
- Tang Dynasty Dinner Show with Private transfer: $55
- Xi’an: Market Tour and Cooking Class with Local Family: $58
- Xi'an Homemade Food Cooking Dumplings / BIANGBIANGNoodles: $58
- Xi'an Market Tour and Wok Cooking Experience: $60
- Xi'an Vegetarian Food Tour: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.78Xi'an $35
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: $1.16
- Belgrade Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.97
- Red Star Football Club Museum Ticket: $8.08
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $13
- Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
- Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $15
- Downtown Belgrade Smartphone App Self Guided GPS Tour: $15
- Discover Stunning Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Bus tickets from airport to city centre: $16
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $17
- Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $17
Tours and Activities in Xi'an
Here are a few actual costs in Xi'an for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Xi'an: Daci'en Temple(Great Wild Goose Pagoda) E-ticket: $9.99
- Xi'an: City Wall & Old Town Walking Tour w/ 10+ Food Tasting: $14
- Xi'an: Xi’an City Wall South Gate(Yongningmen) Entry Ticket: $15
- Xi'an Virtual Tour: Emperor Qin Shi Huang and His Terracotta Army: $15
- Xi'an: City Wall South Gate (Yongningmen North Side ) E Ticket: $17
- Xi'an: City Wall Moat Smart Boat Tour: $18
- Qin Terra-cotta Warrior Tour by Bus: $18
- Huaqing Palace Tickets with Optional show of Xi'an incident: $20
- Xi'an ：City Wall Entry Electronic Ticket: $22
- Terracotta Army Ticket Booking: Skip the Line & Free Cancellation: $24
- Xi'an: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Entrance Ticket: $25
- Private Half Day Tour to See The Tomb of Emperor Jingdi: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $22Xi'an $7.27
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Guided Nightlife Pub Crawl: $25
- Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $46
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $57
- Original Belgrade Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer: $69
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $70
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $76
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $87
- Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $87
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $99
- Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $114
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $162
- Small Group Wine Tour in Sumadija Wine Region: $180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Xi'an, we can see that Xi'an 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 Xi'an 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 Xi'an would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Xi'an 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 Xi'an Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Xi'an?
Xi'an has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Xi'an, 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.
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.