Should you visit Brasov or Zadar?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Brasov or Zadar, 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.
Zadar
You'll find Zadar in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is the center of Zadar County. It is both the historic center for the region and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar. There are a handful of sights around town, most of which can be explored on foot.
The climate for the city is a mix between humid subtropical and a Mediterranean climate. The winters are usually mild and wet, and the summers are humid and warm. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Average yearly rainfall usually exceeds 917 mm. Fall months often remain warm and temperatures are often around 30 degrees Celsius as well. In general, the temperatures rarely drop below freezing, even during the coldest month of January. The rainiest months are October and November, although winter is considered the wet season. July is usually the driest month. Water temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius in July and August and it may be possible to swim any time between May and October.
Which city is cheaper, Zadar 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 Zadar is $72. 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 Zadar in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Brasov is about $42 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $47. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Zadar the cost is $94 on average.
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.
On average, meal and food prices in Zadar cost around $21 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $8.40.
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Food
Meals for one day
Brasov $24
Zadar $21
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 Zadar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zadar.
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Traditional Dalmatian dinner:
$61
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Zadar Market Tour and Cooking Class:
$75
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Zadar - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class:
$167
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From Taste Dalmatian Peka - Countryside Cooking Class:
$253
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Dalmatian dinner in rented holiday home:
$773
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.
The average price of local transportation around Zadar is $5.85 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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 Zadar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zadar:
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Private Departure Airport Transfer From Zadar City to Zadar Airport:
$23
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Zadar Airport Transfers:
$33
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Transfers from Zadar airport to Zadar city:
$33
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Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day Tour Transfer:
$37
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Krka Waterfalls National Park - Day Tour Transfer:
$37
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Private Transfer from Zadar Port to Zadar Airport (ZAD):
$42
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Private Transfer from Zadar City to Zadar Airport (ZAD):
$42
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Private Transfer from Borik Zadar to Zadar Airport (ZAD):
$42
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Zadar CITY to Zadar AIRPORT | Private transfer:
$60
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Private Transfer from Zadar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$172
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Private Arrival Transfer to Novalja from Zadar Airport:
$174
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Vip Transfer Service:
$182
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.
Zadar's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $2.61 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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 Zadar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zadar are as follows:
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Zadar Walking Tour:
$18
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Zadar City Tour 90min Walk:
$20
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Rome vs. Venice - Zadar City Tour:
$20
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Walking tour of Zadar city:
$23
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Zadar City Tour 120min Walk:
$27
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Croatian Homeland War Walking Tour:
$30
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Zadar Walking Tour:
$32
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Guided Communist City Tour of Zadar:
$32
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Zadar Walking Tour with Virtual Reality Experience:
$34
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Krka Waterfalls Day Tour from Zadar - simple, comfortable and safe:
$37
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Plitvice lakes excursion , no guide ,no group , entrance ticket not included, simple and cheap:
$37
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Day Tour from Zadar - simple, comfortable and safe:
$37
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 $4.45 on alcoholic beverages in Zadar 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 Zadar
Also in Zadar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasov and Zadar, we can see that Zadar is more expensive. And not only is Brasov much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brasov would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasov 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 Zadar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zadar than you might in Brasov.
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