Which place is cheaper, Sopron 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 Sopron 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.
Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Romania, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Hungary, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $84, while the average daily cost in Sopron is $65. 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 Sopron in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
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Here are a few actual costs in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few actual costs in Sopron for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Sopron, we can see that Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is more expensive. And not only is Sopron much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sopron would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sopron 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 Sopron.
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 Sopron Expensive?.
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Sopron. When comparing the sizes of Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Sopron, 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.