Should you visit Brasov or Zagreb?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Brasov or Zagreb, 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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
Which city is cheaper, Zagreb or Brasov?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasov is $53, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $73. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Brasov is about $40 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $92 for a double occupancy room in Zagreb.
Food
While meal prices in Brasov can vary, the average travelers spends about $23 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Brasov should cost around $9.20 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.
Zagreb food costs typically run travelers around $16 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Brasov $23
Zagreb $16
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 Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
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Zagreb Culture & Food Tour:
$52
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Taste Zagreb Food Tour:
$61
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Strukli cooking class with Dolac Market Tour:
$68
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Zagreb Food Tour - Yummy in Your Tummy (Small Group):
$87
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Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb:
$108
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Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour:
$123
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Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit:
$123
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Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb:
$135
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The Dionysus Tour Lunch or dinner and Wine Tasting at Plesivica:
$147
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Be Local for a day Market visit Cooking lesson Wine tasting:
$264
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Brasov is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $16 per person, per day, on local transportation in Brasov.
The average price of local transportation around Zagreb is $8.66 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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Airport Transfer Bucharest -Brasov and Brasov - Bucharest:
$249
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Bran Castle of Dracula Yourself : Private Round-Trip Transfer from Brasov City:
$100
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Brasov - Bucharest | Private Airport Transfer:
$133
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Brasov - Sibiu | Private Airport Transfer:
$117
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Brasov to Bucharest Airport - Private Transfer:
$137
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Brasov to Bucharest Otopeni Airport private transfer:
$116
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DAILY TRANSFER FROM BRASOV to BRAN CASTLE & RASNOV CITADEL:
$40
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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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Private Transfer to Bucharest from Brasov:
$199
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
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Ultra - Zagreb Private Airport Transfer Zagreb Airport ZAG to City Centre:
$8.71
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Ultra - Zagreb Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Zagreb Airport ZAG:
$8.71
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Private Transfer from Zagreb Train or Bus Station to Zagreb City by Sedan Car:
$11
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Private Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Train or Bus Station by Sedan Car:
$11
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Private Transfer from Zagreb to Zagreb International Airport (ZAG):
$14
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Private Transfer from Zagreb Train or Bus Station to Zagreb City by Business Car:
$17
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Private Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Train or Bus Station by Business Car:
$17
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Private Airport Transfer: from Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG):
$19
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Private Airport Transfer: Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb:
$19
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Zagreb Airport and Hotel Transfers.:
$27
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Private transfer: Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb:
$30
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Private Transfer: Zagreb to Zagreb International Airport (ZAG):
$30
Is it cheaper to fly into Brasov or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb and Brasov 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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Brasov typically cost an average of $8.60 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Zagreb's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $11 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 Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Zagreb 2 € Tour:
$3.72
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Skip the Line: Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket:
$8.40
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Skip the Line: Image of War - Photography Museum Ticket:
$8.71
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Zagreb Virtual Live Walking Tour:
$11
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Hop On Hop Off Panoramic bus - Zagreb City Tour:
$20
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Personalized Eclectic Small-Group Walking Tour:
$22
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Small-group Walking Tour of Zagreb with Funicular Experience:
$25
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Walking tour of Zagreb:
$25
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Early Morning Light Jogging Urban Tour of Zagreb:
$25
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Feel the Pulse of the City - Small Group Zagreb Walking Tour:
$25
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Zagreb Small-Group Sightseeing Walking Tour:
$26
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Zagreb Walking Tour:
$27
Alcohol
The average person spends about $6.99 on alcoholic beverages in Brasov per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Zagreb may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $8.58 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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 Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb:
$103
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Nature park Lonjsko polje e-bike tour with wine tasting:
$144
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Plesivica Region Wine Tasting Half-day Private Tour:
$171
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Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb:
$194
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Zagreb Region Wine Tour:
$200
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E-Bike Tour & Wine Tasting Private Day Trip from Zagreb:
$228
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Slavonija - Gastro & Wine Tour - private full day:
$230
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Private Samobor Full-Day Tour and Wine Tasting from Zagreb:
$456
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11-Day Croatian Gastronomy and Wine Tour from Zagreb with End in Dubrovnik:
$4,907
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasov and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb than you might in Brasov.
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