Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Belgrade?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dubai and Belgrade can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Belgrade?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Belgrade $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $45. 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 Dubai and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Belgrade $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Belgrade $60
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Belgrade
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Belgrade? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dubai Hotel Prices and Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Belgrade $5.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Global Village Dubai Skip the Line Tickets with Transfer Option: $9.15
- Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer: $10
- Global Village Dubai Tickets with Transfers Option: $11
- Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Anywhere in Dubai: $13
- Sharing Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Mall (Burj Khalifa, VR Parks, DAUZ): $18
- Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Aquaventure/Lost Chamber: $18
- Dubai Frame Ticket with Optional Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfers to/from all Terminals: $19
- Dubai Global Village All Days Ticket With Shared Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Admission Ticket with Transfer Option: $20
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Dubai Airport (DXB): $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $323
- Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $252
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $248
- Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $240
- Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $215
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $194
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $145
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $145
- Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $139
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $127
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $127
- Private Welcome Tour with Airport Transfer: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade and Dubai 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDubai $56Belgrade $9.30
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.53
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Dinner Cruise Al-Seef: $12
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Belgrade $4.52
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- Tourist eSIM/SIM Card with Data and Minutes: $2.50
- Dubai Guided Old Town Tour, Abra Boat, Gold & Spice Souk: $4.63
- Ticket to Muséum of the futuré: $5.30
- Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.34
- 4G Data Roaming eSIM Card for Tourists: $6.46
- Old Town Walking Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Snacks: $8.00
- Old Walking Tour with Boat Ride, Souks and Museums: $8.17
- Old Dubai, Walking Tour, Souk Shopping, and Abra Ride: $8.85
- Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Tour of Sharjah: $8.99
- Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Old Town Tour with Souks, Tastings & Boat Tour: $9.53
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $146
- 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City: $55
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $98
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $135
- BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
- Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $51
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
- Belgrade Bike Tour: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Belgrade $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $76
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Belgrade, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Belgrade is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Dubai. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Belgrade, 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.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dubai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dubai or Belgrade in the Summer?
Both Belgrade and Dubai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Dubai this time of the year. Dubai is much warmer than Belgrade in the summer. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and Belgrade fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in July than Belgrade. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year. June to August is the dry season in Dubai.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Belgrade 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Belgrade in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Belgrade. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
In the autumn, Dubai is much warmer than Belgrade. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dubai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Belgrade averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In October, Dubai usually receives less rain than Belgrade. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Belgrade 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Belgrade in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Belgrade. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In January, Dubai is generally much warmer than Belgrade. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 19°C (66°F), and Belgrade fluctuates around 2°C (35°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in January than Belgrade. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year. January to March in Dubai is the rainy season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Belgrade 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Belgrade in the Spring?
Both Belgrade and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
Dubai is much warmer than Belgrade in the spring. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Belgrade fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In April, Dubai usually receives less rain than Belgrade. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Dubai is June to August.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Belgrade 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Belgrade and Dubai
| Dubai | Belgrade | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.