Should you visit Dubai or Berlin?
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 Berlin can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
Which city is cheaper, Berlin or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $198, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $128. 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 Dubai and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $272 in Dubai For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The prices for places to stay in Berlin can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $59, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $118.
Food
The average traveler spends about $45 per day in Dubai 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.
In Berlin travelers spend around $48 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Dubai $45
Berlin $48
Typical Food prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Romantic Dhow Creek Dinner Cruise With Live Shows and International Buffet:
$17
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Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner:
$18
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Dubai Deira Cruise with International Buffet Dinner with Live Shows:
$19
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Cruising with Dinner and Live Shows at Dubai Creek:
$20
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Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner:
$20
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Dhow Dinner Cruise at Dubai Creek (Without Transfers):
$20
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Sail along the Dubai Creek Dhow cruise with a delectable Dinner from AED 60:
$21
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Sightseeing Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner:
$21
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Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai:
$22
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Dhow Cruise Dinner on Dubai Creek:
$22
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Evening Dhow Dinner Cruise in Dubai:
$22
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Dubai Creek 2-Hour Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner:
$23
Typical Food prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$16
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English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$25
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour New To Berlin:
$40
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Dinner Cruise – “This is the CHEF talking”:
$49
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Berlin Kreuzberg - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Mitte - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Food Tour:
$55
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Covid-19 Regulated Private Food Tour:
$57
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History Bites: The Berlin History and Food Tour:
$61
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Berlin Dinner Cruise.:
$61
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Fun Dinner and Dancing by Gaiety in Berlin:
$84
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Vegan Food Tour Experience in Berlin:
$87
Local Transportation
Dubai's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $10 per person, per day on transportation in Dubai.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Berlin than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $17 on transportation in Berlin on average per day.
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:
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Versace VIP Spa Journey- chauffeur transfer, gourmet food and champagne:
$1,524
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VIP Desert Safari Package with Stretch Limousine Transfers:
$999
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BollyWood Parks Family Package With Private Transfer for 1 to 6 people:
$924
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Ferrari World Trip with Private Transfer:
$868
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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi with Private Transfer From Dubai for 1 to 6 people:
$808
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Dubai Wild Wadi Water Park With Private Transfers for 1 to 6 people:
$685
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2 Hours Buggy Can Am X3 with Transfers for 2 Persons:
$654
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IMG Theme Park Dubai with 2 way Private Transfer for 1 to 5 people:
$654
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Private Night Vintage Land Rover Desert Safari & Astronomy with Dubai transfers:
$622
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Exclusive Yacht with Private Transfer:
$597
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Overnight Camping in Ras Al Khaimah- transfer from Dubai/Sharjah/Ajman:
$542
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La Perle by Dragone Dubai VIP with Transfers:
$480
Typical Local Transportation prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket
$1.63
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Bahn Ticket
$3.49
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Short Taxi Ride
$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Berlin to Bayeux - Up to 7 people:
$4,128
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VIP transfer from Berlin to Munich - Mercedes E-Class with private driver:
$1,359
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Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Stopover in Dresden:
$906
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Private Shore Excursion: All-Highlights of Berlin (shared port transfer):
$748
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Transfer Berlin-Prague or Prague-Berlin, with optional 2 hours visit to Dresden:
$740
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Private transfer from Berlin to Prague:
$733
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VIP transfer from Berlin to Warsaw - Mercedes E-Class with private driver:
$703
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1-way private transfer Berlin to Karlovy Vary - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 persons:
$662
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Private Transfer: Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER):
$622
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Private Transfer from Berlin to Amsterdam with 2 Sightseeing Stops:
$549
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Private Transfer from Berlin to Amsterdam with 2h of Sighseeing:
$549
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Private transfer from Berlin to Krakow:
$509
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Dubai can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $15 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing expenses in Berlin, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $21 per day, per person.
Typical Entertainment prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
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"Glimps of History"-4 Hrs Dubai city tour:
$163
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04 Days Best of Dubai With Desert Safari, Dhow Cruise and City Tour:
$305
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1 Day 2 Tours Combo:
$76
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1 Hour Jet Ski Tour of Dubai Atlantis:
$153
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1 Hour Private 800cc Buggy Tour Good for 2 persons:
$220
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1 Hour Private Jet Ski Tour in Dubai:
$195
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1 hour Mina Seyahi Jetski Tour:
$160
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1.5-Hours Dubai Historic Old Town Walking Tour: Covid-19 safe & PRIVATE tour:
$60
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1001 Adventure Tour:
$71
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12 Hours Dubai Stopover Tour:
$350
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2 Days TRIO-Dubai City Tour with Desert Safari and Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour.:
$136
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2 Hour Adventure Experience - TEPfactor Dubai:
$55
Typical Entertainment prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
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1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$47
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2 Hour Berlin Small Group Segway Tour:
$65
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2 Hours Private Custom Berlin Tour With A Local Guide:
$70
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2 hour 15 min Berlin Wall Self Drive Trabant Tour:
$106
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2-Hour Island Landscapes Boattour from Berlin:
$20
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2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$66
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2.5-Hour Berlin Center Boat Cruise on the River Spree:
$31
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2.5-Hour Berlin City Tour of Famous Attractions by Minibus:
$51
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2.5-Hour Berlin Wall and Memorial Sites Walking Tour:
$23
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2h Berlin Discovery Tour in an Vintage Volkswagen Beetle:
$81
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3 Hours Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$93
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3 hours Berlin 100% Personalized City Tour:
$58
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Dubai, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $18.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Berlin, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $15.
Typical Alcohol prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
Typical Alcohol prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Berlin Pub Crawl And Night Life Tour:
$15
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#1 Berlin Pub Crawl:
$25
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Sean's Wine Tasting Events:
$66
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Welcome to Berlin tour! Sightseeing, souvenirs and visit of a German brewery:
$236
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Berlin, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Berlin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Berlin 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 Berlin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Berlin 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 Berlin.
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