Should you visit Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Novi Sad?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Novi Sad can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Located in northeast Romania, Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the Transylvania region and one of the nation's most-visited cities. Many visitors come to experience the modern Transylvanian university culture, admire historic churches and other landmarks, see fortress ruins, and visit museums.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
Which city is cheaper, Novi Sad or Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $72, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $17. 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 Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $86. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Novi Sad is $19. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $43
Novi Sad $9.71
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
$86
Novi Sad
$19
Food
The average traveler spends about $22 per day in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The average traveler spends about $6.99 per day in Novi Sad for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Novi Sad
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Novi Sad.
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Enjoy Novi Sad Food Tour:
$37
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $12 per day to get around in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $12
Novi Sad
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Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
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Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG):
$144
Is it cheaper to fly into Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad and Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar 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
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $6.80 per person, per day in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $6.80
Novi Sad
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Tours and Activities in Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
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Down and Around the Danube with Viminacium Tour:
$31
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Višegrad, Andrićgrad, Mokra gora - two days tour:
$81
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Novi Sad Carp Fishing Tour:
$149
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Novi Sad Private Walking Tour:
$199
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The best of Novi Sad walking tour:
$496
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Romantic tour in Novi Sad:
$496
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $5.81 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
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Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting:
$50
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From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting:
$68
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Belgrade: Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci Tour with Wine Tasting:
$68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Novi Sad, we can see that Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar than you might in Novi Sad.
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