Should you visit Berlin or Ljubljana?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Ljubljana, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
Which city is cheaper, Ljubljana or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €102, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is €69. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Berlin and Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Berlin can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €46, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €92.
The prices for places to stay in Ljubljana can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €43, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €86.
Food
In Berlin travelers spend around €40 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Ljubljana can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €13 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €5.20 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Berlin €40
Ljubljana €13
Typical Food prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$16
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English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$25
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour New To Berlin:
$40
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Dinner Cruise – “This is the CHEF talking”:
$49
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Berlin Kreuzberg - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Mitte - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Food Tour:
$55
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Covid-19 Regulated Private Food Tour:
$57
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History Bites: The Berlin History and Food Tour:
$61
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Berlin Dinner Cruise.:
$61
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Fun Dinner and Dancing by Gaiety in Berlin:
$84
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Vegan Food Tour Experience in Berlin:
$87
Typical Food prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lunch or Dinner trip to a typical Slovenian restaurant:
$40
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Ljubljana Tale of the River:
$53
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Dinner in the Dark:
$75
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Food Tour Ljubljana:
$81
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Ljubljana 4-Hour Food Tour:
$86
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Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana:
$86
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Cooking Class Ljubljana:
$111
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Slovenian Dinner Experience:
$131
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Food Tour - Honey, Cheese and Sausages Culinary Adventure from Ljubljana:
$132
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Ljubljana city tour and Traditional Slovenian Cooking class:
$222
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Velenje mine underground dinner experience - Private tour from Ljubljana:
$1,041
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Berlin than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €13 on transportation in Berlin on average per day.
To get around in Ljubljana, the average visitor spends €17 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket
€1.40
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Bahn Ticket
€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride
€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Berlin to Bayeux - Up to 7 people:
$4,128
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VIP transfer from Berlin to Munich - Mercedes E-Class with private driver:
$1,359
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Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Stopover in Dresden:
$906
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Private Shore Excursion: All-Highlights of Berlin (shared port transfer):
$748
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Transfer Berlin-Prague or Prague-Berlin, with optional 2 hours visit to Dresden:
$740
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Private transfer from Berlin to Prague:
$733
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VIP transfer from Berlin to Warsaw - Mercedes E-Class with private driver:
$703
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1-way private transfer Berlin to Karlovy Vary - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 persons:
$662
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Private Transfer: Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER):
$622
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Private Transfer from Berlin to Amsterdam with 2 Sightseeing Stops:
$549
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Private Transfer from Berlin to Amsterdam with 2h of Sighseeing:
$549
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Private transfer from Berlin to Krakow:
$509
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Ljubljana to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ):
$1,349
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Milan:
$758
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Munich:
$736
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Split:
$699
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to airport Budapest (BUD):
$673
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Transfer from Ljubljana (airport) to Split:
$659
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Private transfer: Ljubljana to Ljubljana Airport (LJU):
$622
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Vienna:
$579
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Zadar:
$517
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to lake Balaton:
$497
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Ljubljana - Vienna transfer:
$495
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Venice:
$414
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Berlin, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 per day, per person.
In Ljubljana, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €12 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
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1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$47
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2 Hour Berlin Small Group Segway Tour:
$65
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2 Hours Private Custom Berlin Tour With A Local Guide:
$70
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2 hour 15 min Berlin Wall Self Drive Trabant Tour:
$106
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2-Hour Island Landscapes Boattour from Berlin:
$20
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2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$66
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2.5-Hour Berlin Center Boat Cruise on the River Spree:
$31
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2.5-Hour Berlin City Tour of Famous Attractions by Minibus:
$51
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2.5-Hour Berlin Wall and Memorial Sites Walking Tour:
$23
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2h Berlin Discovery Tour in an Vintage Volkswagen Beetle:
$81
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3 Hours Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$93
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3 hours Berlin 100% Personalized City Tour:
$58
Typical Entertainment prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
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Alpine Lakes Tour:
$100
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Axe Throwing Experience in Ljubljana:
$26
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Beer tour of Slovenia - The Ultimate Beer Experience:
$2,320
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Beery Slovenia Tour:
$182
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Best of Ljubljana, Classical walking tour of Capital city:
$22
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Best of Piran, Portoroz, Strunjan, Izola, Koper (PRIVATE V.I.P. TOUR):
$211
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Bike Tour Ljubljana:
$62
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Bled & Bohinj Experience Tour:
$144
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Bled Lake Adventure Day Trip from Ljubljana:
$90
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Bled Lake Day Tour From Ljubljana:
$90
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Bled and Bohinj Lake Bike Tour from Ljubljana:
$214
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Broken Bones Gin Experience:
$50
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Berlin, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €10.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Ljubljana, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €8.73.
Typical Alcohol prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Berlin Pub Crawl And Night Life Tour:
$15
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#1 Berlin Pub Crawl:
$25
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Sean's Wine Tasting Events:
$66
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Welcome to Berlin tour! Sightseeing, souvenirs and visit of a German brewery:
$236
Typical Alcohol prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
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Pub Crawl Ljubljana:
$20
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Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story:
$49
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Wine tasting:
$56
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Ljubljana Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience:
$58
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Ljubljana Wine tour:
$81
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Vipava Valley wine tasting experience:
$98
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Wine Tour: Half-Day Tour:
$139
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Medieval Ptuj and Maribor Private Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Ljubljana or Bled:
$145
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Vipava valley wine tour TuamV:
$158
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Wine Tours in Slovenia:
$174
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Maribor Exclusive Wine Tour:
$175
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Wine Tour Slovenia:
$193
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Ljubljana, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Ljubljana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ljubljana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ljubljana 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Ljubljana.
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