Should you visit Brasov or Belgrade?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Brasov or Belgrade, 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.
Brasov
Brasov is a mountain resort city in the region of Transylvania in Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains and best known for its medieval architecture and history.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Belgrade or Brasov?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasov is $55, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $22. 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 Brasov and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Brasov is about $42 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Belgrade is $19. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
While meal prices in Brasov can vary, the average travelers spends about $24 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Brasov should cost around $9.60 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Brasov is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
While meal prices in Belgrade can vary, the average travelers spends about $8.38 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Belgrade should cost around $3.35 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Belgrade is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Brasov $24
Belgrade $8.38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brasov
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brasov.
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Cooking Class with Mama Maradin:
$75
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Potatoes, Făgăraș onions and Burzenländer Baumstritzel-Brasov Walking Food Tour:
$75
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Good morning food tour in Brasov:
$78
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Traditional Romanian Cooking Class in Brasov:
$81
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Romanian Traditional Dinner Experience in the hearth of Brasov:
$87
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Enjoy Traditional Romanian Cooking in Brasov:
$100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
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VISIT SERBIA: Private Cooking Lesson in Belgrade:
$70
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Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner:
$191
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Brasov is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $17 per person, per day, on local transportation in Brasov.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $5.05 per day to get around in Belgrade.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasov
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:
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DAILY TRANSFER FROM BRASOV to BRAN CASTLE & RASNOV CITADEL:
$40
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Bran Castle of Dracula Yourself : Private Round-Trip Transfer from Brasov City:
$100
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Brasov to Bucharest Otopeni Airport private transfer:
$116
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Brasov - Sibiu | Private Airport Transfer:
$117
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Brasov - Bucharest | Private Airport Transfer:
$133
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Brasov to Bucharest Airport - Private Transfer:
$137
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Departure Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP in Business Car:
$142
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Departure Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP in Luxury Van:
$157
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Private Guided Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest:
$174
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Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucarest (OTP) Airport:
$183
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Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest with Hotel Pick-up:
$199
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Private Transfer to Bucharest from Brasov:
$199
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Railway Station - Private Transfer & Pick Up:
$6.64
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Private Airport Transfer: from Belgrade to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG):
$16
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Private Arrival Transfer Belgrade Airport to Belgrade City:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Belgrade City to Belgrade Airport:
$17
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Belgrade airport transfer service:
$33
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Private Transfer from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG):
$33
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Private Airport Round-Trip Transfer: Belgrade Airport to Belgrade City:
$35
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Feel Belgrade airport transfer:
$36
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Private luxury airport transfer with black Mercedes E-class and free WiFi access:
$40
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Private transfer from Belgrade Airport:
$40
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Departure Private Transfer: Belgrade Hotels to Belgrade International Airport:
$42
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Private Transfer from Belgrade Downtown to Belgrade Airport (BEG):
$42
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Brasov typically cost an average of $8.92 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $4.07 per person, per day in Belgrade. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Brasov
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Brasov are as follows:
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Brasov Private Tour: Medieval Legends Exploration Game:
$2.97
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1 day cycling tour in Brasov:
$3.72
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Day Trip, Day Tour around Medieval city Brasov, Transylvania.:
$12
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Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour:
$12
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Private Walking Tour of Brasov Old Town with a Great View:
$17
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E-BIKE mtb renting (self guided tours):
$19
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Brasov Coffee Tour:
$25
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Electrified Tours with electric scooters:
$29
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Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit:
$31
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City Tour in Brasov in English:
$31
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Bran Castle Skip-The-Line Guided Tour:
$32
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Brasov Candlelight Tour:
$32
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
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Belgrade Nightclub Pass with Skip the Line:
$1.00
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VISIT SERBIA: Create Your Own Belgrade - Half Day Tour:
$7.07
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Sightseeing - Half Day Tour:
$7.07
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Hop-on Hop-off - Create Your Own Private Half Day Tour:
$7.96
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Panoramic Sightseeing Tour:
$7.96
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VISIT SERBIA: Create Your Own Panoramic Belgrade Tour:
$7.96
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Panoramic Sightseeing Tour:
$7.99
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City Center Walking Tour:
$9.46
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Hop-on Hop-off - Create Your Own Private Half Day Tour:
$12
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VISIT SERBIA: Create Your Own Belgrade - Half Day Tour:
$12
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Create Your Own Private Panoramic Belgrade Tour:
$12
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Panoramic Sightseeing Tour - Create Your Own Private Tour:
$14
Alcohol
The average person spends about $7.25 on alcoholic beverages in Brasov per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about $19 on alcoholic beverages in Belgrade per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Brasov
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brasov:
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Pub Crawl in themed bars:
$25
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Romanian wine tasting, heart of old town:
$35
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Mountain bike tour & wine tasting:
$78
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Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery Day Trip From Brasov:
$83
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Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery:
$96
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DayTour to Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Wine tasting at Azuga cellar:
$106
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Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Brandy at Rasnov Distillery:
$118
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Private tour: Rhein Cellar(with wine tasting),Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery:
$123
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Azuga wine tasting on a day trip from Brasov:
$152
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
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BEERgrade Pub Crawl Tour:
$24
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Belgrade Pub Crawl (by Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Belgrade Unique Local Wine Tasting Tour (By Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting:
$52
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Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade:
$68
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From Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar:
$75
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Oplenac Royal Complex and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour from Belgrade:
$93
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Day trip from Serbian Wine Story - Wine Tasting in Sumadija Region:
$131
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Private Day Trip from Avala and Royal Town Topola with Wine Tasting:
$137
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Private Day Trip from Viminacium & Smederevo Fort with Wine Tasting:
$149
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Private Wine Tour in Royal Region:
$157
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasov and Belgrade, we can see that Brasov 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 Brasov would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brasov than you might in Belgrade.
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