Should you visit Debrecen or Belgrade?
Should I visit Debrecen or Belgrade? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Debrecen
Finding its beginning as a collection of agricultural villages, Debrecen has grown to become the second largest city in Hungary as well as the regional center for the Northern Great Plain region. Highlights include the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hortobagy National Park, Deri Museum, and the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
Which city is cheaper, Belgrade or Debrecen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Debrecen is $65, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $22. 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 Debrecen and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $33. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Debrecen the cost is $66 on average.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Belgrade is $18. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
Debrecen food costs typically run travelers around $23 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.
While meal prices in Belgrade can vary, the average travelers spends about $8.19 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Belgrade should cost around $3.28 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Belgrade is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Debrecen $23
Belgrade $8.19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
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VISIT SERBIA: Private Cooking Lesson in Belgrade:
$70
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Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner:
$191
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $11 per day to get around in Debrecen.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $4.94 per day to get around in Belgrade.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Debrecen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Debrecen:
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Debrecen Airport Transfer:
$15
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Debrecen International Airport to Debrecen City - One Way:
$30
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Debrecen - Budapest Transfer:
$188
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Railway Station - Private Transfer & Pick Up:
$6.64
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Private Airport Transfer: from Belgrade to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG):
$16
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Private Arrival Transfer Belgrade Airport to Belgrade City:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Belgrade City to Belgrade Airport:
$17
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Belgrade airport transfer service:
$33
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Private Transfer from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG):
$33
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Private Airport Round-Trip Transfer: Belgrade Airport to Belgrade City:
$35
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Feel Belgrade airport transfer:
$36
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Private luxury airport transfer with black Mercedes E-class and free WiFi access:
$40
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Private transfer from Belgrade Airport:
$40
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Departure Private Transfer: Belgrade Hotels to Belgrade International Airport:
$42
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Private Transfer from Belgrade Downtown to Belgrade Airport (BEG):
$42
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $17 per person, per day in Debrecen. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $3.98 per person, per day in Belgrade. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
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Belgrade Nightclub Pass with Skip the Line:
$1.00
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VISIT SERBIA: Create Your Own Belgrade - Half Day Tour:
$7.07
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Sightseeing - Half Day Tour:
$7.07
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Hop-on Hop-off - Create Your Own Private Half Day Tour:
$7.96
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Panoramic Sightseeing Tour:
$7.96
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VISIT SERBIA: Create Your Own Panoramic Belgrade Tour:
$7.96
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Panoramic Sightseeing Tour:
$7.99
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City Center Walking Tour:
$9.46
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Hop-on Hop-off - Create Your Own Private Half Day Tour:
$12
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VISIT SERBIA: Create Your Own Belgrade - Half Day Tour:
$12
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Create Your Own Private Panoramic Belgrade Tour:
$12
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Panoramic Sightseeing Tour - Create Your Own Private Tour:
$14
Alcohol
The average person spends about $9.10 on alcoholic beverages in Debrecen per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Belgrade per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
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BEERgrade Pub Crawl Tour:
$24
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Belgrade Pub Crawl (by Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Belgrade Unique Local Wine Tasting Tour (By Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting:
$52
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Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade:
$68
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From Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar:
$75
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Oplenac Royal Complex and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour from Belgrade:
$93
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Day trip from Serbian Wine Story - Wine Tasting in Sumadija Region:
$131
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Private Day Trip from Avala and Royal Town Topola with Wine Tasting:
$137
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Private Day Trip from Viminacium & Smederevo Fort with Wine Tasting:
$149
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Private Wine Tour in Royal Region:
$157
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Debrecen and Belgrade, we can see that Debrecen is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Debrecen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Debrecen than you might in Belgrade.
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