Should you visit Bucharest or Copenhagen?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Bucharest and Copenhagen. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
Which city is cheaper, Copenhagen or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $127, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $194. 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 Bucharest and Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $116 for a double occupancy room in Bucharest.
Travelers usually pay around $166 for a double occupancy room in Copenhagen If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The price of a meal in Bucharest can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $54 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $22 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
The price of a meal in Copenhagen can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $59 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $24 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
Bucharest $54
Copenhagen $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
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Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours:
$80
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Cooking Class in Transylvania - Day Tour from Bucharest:
$199
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Walking Food Tour in the Old Town of Bucharest:
$199
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Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience:
$223
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Private Dracula Castle Tour by night and Romanian traditional dinner:
$331
Typical Food prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Copenhagen Street Food Tour with a Local Foodie:
$94
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Traditional Nordic and Danish Cooking Class with an Expert Local:
$97
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Sweden Daytrip: Food Tour to Malmö:
$1,724
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Bucharest is $24 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.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Copenhagen than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $69 on transportation in Copenhagen on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
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Tulcea Bucharest Private Transfer:
$235
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Transfer to Sofia from Bucharest:
$149
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Transfer to Budapest from Bucharest:
$311
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Transfer from Bucharest to Sofia Bulgaria:
$174
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Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov:
$156
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Transfer To Sinaia:
$100
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Transfer From Sinaia - To Bucharest Otp Airport:
$100
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Transfer From Bucharest Airport To Sofia Bulgaria:
$332
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Transfer From Bucharest Airport To Brasov:
$133
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Transfer Bucharest - Poiana Brasov:
$101
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Therme Bucharest - Private Transfer:
$19
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Sibiu - Private Airport Transfer:
$166
Typical Local Transportation prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Copenhagen City to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer:
$112
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Copenhagen Hotel Transfer:
$137
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Copenhagen Private One-Way Airport Transfer by Van:
$218
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Copenhagen Private Transfer from Copenhagen city centre to Copenhagen airport:
$183
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Copenhagen hotel or address to Copenhagen Port - Private Round-Trip Car Transfer:
$139
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Copenhagen hotel or address to Malmö City - Private Round-Trip Car Transfer:
$182
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Copenhagen hotel/address to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer:
$93
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Copenhagen hotel/address to Copenhagen Port - Private Car Transfer:
$70
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Copenhagen hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Car Transfer:
$91
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Deluxe Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Airport:
$71
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Departure Private Transfer Copenhagen City Copenhagen airport CPH Luxury Van:
$125
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Departure Private Transfer Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport CPH by Business Car:
$118
Entertainment
Bucharest's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $13 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.
Sightseeing expenses in Copenhagen, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $28 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 Day - 4x4 Private Tour in Transylvania:
$200
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1 Day 4x4 JEEP Tour in Carpathian Mountains:
$129
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1 Day ATV and Buggy Tour Carpathian Mountains:
$181
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1 Day Castles Tour - Sinaia and Bran:
$149
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1 Day Communist Experience:
$168
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1 Day Private Tour-Slanic Salt Mine, Mud Vulcanos & Wine Testing From Bucharest:
$160
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1 Day Private Tour-Slanic Salt Mine, Mud Vulcanos - From Bucharest:
$187
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1 day Cycling Tour from Bucharest - Biking The Roads Of History:
$196
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1-Day Private Guided Tour: The Story of 40 Years of Communism in Romania:
$158
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1-Day Private Tour - In the Footsteps of Communism - Execution Museum Included:
$188
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1-Day Private Tour Constanta: The Ancient City of Tomis, Seaside Tour Included:
$222
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10 days Small Group Balkans Tour from Bucharest with Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia:
$2,115
Typical Entertainment prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour
$9.84
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Coffee
$16
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Experience The Little Mermaid's story in Copenhagen:
$7.35
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Little Mermaid Charming Game and Tour:
$12
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Copenhagen Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$12
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Copenhagen Old City Train Tours:
$14
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Skip the Line: Tivoli Gardens Admission Ticket:
$22
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Trail Running Adventure from Nørreport Station:
$27
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Skip The Line: Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen:
$29
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Skip the Line: Tivoli Gardens 1-Day Unlimited Rides Ticket:
$41
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Skip the Line: Tivoli Gardens 1-Day Unlimited Rides Ticket PLUS:
$50
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Private Danish Market Tour With a Local Expert in Copenhagen:
$57
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GAILY TOUR in COPENHAGEN - Gay & Lesbian Tour:
$224
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen:
$311
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bucharest may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $8.50 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Copenhagen spend on average $12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Wine Tasting at Bucharest's First Wine Bar:
$65
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Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting – 2.5 hours:
$88
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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland:
$96
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Wine tasting at the mansion, Dracula's grave from Snagov & Mogosoaia Palace:
$100
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Traditions in Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour:
$100
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Romanian Wine Tasting:
$106
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Planetarium in salt mine, Wine tasting and Dracula's grave, Private Tour:
$124
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Wine tasting in lord mansions, nearby Bucharesti, the Romans wine road:
$124
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Wine tasting - 1 Day Tour:
$129
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Private Full Day Tour to The Peles Castle & Wine Tasting - 9 Hours:
$134
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Salt Mine, Mud Volcanoes, and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest:
$139
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Constanta and Wine Tasting - Private Day Tour from Bucharest:
$143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Bucharest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bucharest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bucharest 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen than you might in Bucharest.
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