Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Novi Sad can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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 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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Romania, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $85, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $20. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Novi Sad in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
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Here are a few actual costs in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Novi Sad, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.