Should you visit Dublin or Ljubljana?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Ljubljana, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
Which city is cheaper, Ljubljana or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €112, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is €69. 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 Dublin and Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Dublin is about €106 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The prices for places to stay in Ljubljana can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €43, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €86.
Food
Food in Dublin costs travelers about €39 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The price of a meal in Ljubljana can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €13 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €5.20 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Dublin €39
Ljubljana €13
Typical Food prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
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Skip the Line:Traditional Irish Night Show Ticket in Dublin with 3-Course Dinner:
$37
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Irish Craic & Cuisine (Cooking Class & Dinner):
$68
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Local Food Tour:
$75
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Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin:
$77
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Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket:
$77
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Howth Craft Beer and Seafood Tour for private groups:
$87
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Dublin:
$95
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Christmas Finger Food & Canapé Cooking Class in Dublin City Center:
$106
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Learn to Make Your Own Sushi - 2.5 hour Cooking Class:
$106
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Authentic Dinner Experience with Local Chef:
$108
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Private Dublin Walking Food Tour with a Local Food Historian:
$180
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Dublin Secret Food Tour w/ Private Tour Option:
$206
Typical Food prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lunch or Dinner trip to a typical Slovenian restaurant:
$40
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Ljubljana Tale of the River:
$53
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Dinner in the Dark:
$75
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Food Tour Ljubljana:
$81
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Ljubljana 4-Hour Food Tour:
$86
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Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana:
$86
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Cooking Class Ljubljana:
$111
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Slovenian Dinner Experience:
$131
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Food Tour - Honey, Cheese and Sausages Culinary Adventure from Ljubljana:
$132
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Ljubljana city tour and Traditional Slovenian Cooking class:
$222
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Velenje mine underground dinner experience - Private tour from Ljubljana:
$1,041
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Dublin is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
To get around in Ljubljana, the average visitor spends €17 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
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Dublin Cork Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,632
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Dublin Galway Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,369
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Dublin Limerick Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,360
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Dublin Cork Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,359
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Dublin Belfast Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,251
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Sheen Falls Lodge Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,183
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Glengarriff Co Cork Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,182
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Dublin Galway Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,163
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Dublin Limerick Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,136
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Dublin Belfast Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,088
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Ballynahich Castle Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,058
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Dublin Airport Or City To Trump International Hotel Doonbeg Chauffeur Transfer:
$995
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Ljubljana- Slovenian Coast. Private transfer. Price per car.:
$133
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Airport Transfer:
$44
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Arrival Private Transfer Ljubljana LJU Airport to Ljubljana City by Business Car:
$47
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Arrival Private Transfer Ljubljana LJU Airport to Ljubljana City by Luxury Van:
$72
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Departure Private Transfer: Ljubljana City to Ljubljana Airport by Luxury Van:
$68
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E-bike Experience along Slovenian Coast - transfer from Ljubljana:
$136
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E-bike experience along mountain pearl and Soča river - transfer from Ljubljana:
$160
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E-bike experience along the Alpine lake - transfer from Ljubljana:
$97
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E-bike experience along the Triglav national park- transfer from Ljubljana:
$136
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E-bike experience between vineyards of Goriška Brda - transfer from Ljubljana:
$150
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Ljubljana - Budapest Transfer:
$411
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Ljubljana - Vienna transfer:
$495
Entertainment
Dublin's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
In Ljubljana, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €12 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour
€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two
€27
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St Pauls Cathedral
€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum
€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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'A Gorgeous Mask': Georgian Dublin Tour:
$405
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'Dublin Pubs Bucket List' - 5hr evening time fun private tour.:
$485
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12-Day Giant Irish Adventure Small-Group Tour from Dublin:
$3,602
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2-Day City Sightseeing Dublin & Malahide Castle Tour:
$63
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2-Hour Dublin Tenements Walking Tour:
$31
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2-Hour History of Dublin Walking Tour:
$13
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2-Hour Irish Revolution Walking Tour 1913-1923:
$31
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3-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula Rail Tour:
$602
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3-Day Private Tour to Co Cavan - Adventure Activities, Music, Pubs & More:
$1,617
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4-Day Grand Atlantic Rail Tour from Dublin:
$828
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5-Day Tour of Northern Ireland:
$483
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5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher:
$1,054
Typical Entertainment prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
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Ljubljana Self Guided Audio Tour:
$11
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Ljubljanica Sightseeing River Cruise:
$11
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Ljubljana Castle: Entrance Ticket:
$12
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Magical Ljubljana - live virtual guided tour:
$15
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Ljubljana Castle: Time Machine Guided Tour:
$19
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Discovery Walk in a green city adventure filled with history:
$20
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Best of Ljubljana, Classical walking tour of Capital city:
$22
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Experience Ljubljana Bike Tour:
$25
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Axe Throwing Experience in Ljubljana:
$26
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Ljubljana City Walk and Boat Cruise along the Ljubljanica:
$27
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Night Tour To Ljubljana Castle With Electric Harley Scooter:
$29
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Ljubljana Castle Quick Tour With Electric Harley Scooter:
$29
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Dublin may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Ljubljana, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €8.73.
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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The Backpacker Pub Crawl:
$15
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New Pub Crawl:
$15
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl:
$19
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Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tastings:
$25
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Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting:
$25
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Jameson Distillery Guided Tour with Whiskey Tasting:
$31
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Whiskey Distillery Tour and Cocktail Workshop in Dublin:
$87
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Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Whiskey Distillery Excursion:
$541
Typical Alcohol prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
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Pub Crawl Ljubljana:
$20
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Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story:
$49
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Wine tasting:
$56
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Ljubljana Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience:
$58
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Ljubljana Wine tour:
$81
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Vipava Valley wine tasting experience:
$98
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Wine Tour: Half-Day Tour:
$139
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Medieval Ptuj and Maribor Private Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Ljubljana or Bled:
$145
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Vipava valley wine tour TuamV:
$158
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Wine Tours in Slovenia:
$174
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Maribor Exclusive Wine Tour:
$175
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Wine Tour Slovenia:
$193
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Ljubljana, we can see that Dublin is more expensive. And not only is Ljubljana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ljubljana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ljubljana 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin than you might in Ljubljana.
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