Which place is cheaper, Roseau or Dubrovnik?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dubrovnik or Roseau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Roseau? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Dubrovnik or Roseau?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Dubrovnik Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik €158Roseau €215
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is €158, while the average daily cost in Roseau is €215. 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 Dubrovnik and Roseau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik €65Roseau €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik €130Roseau €240
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Roseau
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik or Roseau? 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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Roseau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik €22Roseau €13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town€1.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zagreb to VIP Transfer with Your Choice of Tours: $846
- Split: TO Dubrovnik Private Transfer with Stop in Ston: $467
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Dubrovnik: $362
- Private transfer from Tivat to Dubrovnik city: $303
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik city: $303
- From Split: Private Transfer to Dubrovnik with Sightseeing: $298
- Private one way transfer from Dubrovnik to Orebić: $296
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Sibenik with 2h of Sightseeing, local driver: $292
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split with 2 hours Sightseeing: $292
- Private Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik: $292
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Trogir with 2h of Sightseeing, local driver: $286
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Roseau?
Prices for flights to both Roseau and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik €75Roseau €79
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $89
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour With 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $109
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $113
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $115
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Richet Cooking Class Discover Dubrovnik Culinary Treasures: $137
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $155
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $157
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $160
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $160
- Ston & Peljesac: All-Inclusive 5-Course Dinner with Premium Wine: $166
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik €15Roseau €37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)€13
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)€53
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)€45
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $81
- 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour: $158
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $126
- 3-Hour Private Fort Lovrijenac and City Walls Tour with a Local Guide: $86
- Adults Only Sunset Cruise in Dubrovnik on a 16th-Century Karaka: $58
- Adventure Dalmatia - Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik: $52
- Ancient Old City– Finest tour of Dubrovnik: $29
- Ancient Ston Walls & Exquisite Oysters: A Half-Day Adventure: $204
- Best Dubrovnik Tour for Cruise Passengers: $74
- Best of Dubrovnik Panorama Private Tour: Mount Srdj & Bridge: $69
- Best of Montenegro PRIVATE Tour by CRUISER TAXI DUBROVNIK: $263
- Blue & Green Cave Tour with Elaphite Island Stop from Dubrovnik: $46
Typical Entertainment Prices in Roseau
For Roseau, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Half Day Taxi Tour of Island€89
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1/2 Day Kayak Rental€31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik €16Roseau €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $40
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $69
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $91
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $91
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $101
- Konavle Valley Tour, Train Ride and Wine Tasting from Kolocep: $102
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $103
- Peljesac Peninsula Day Trip from Wine Tasting and Ston Village Tour: $132
- Peljesac peninsula private wine tour from Dubrovnik: $137
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Roseau, we can see that Roseau is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik is in Europe and Roseau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Dubrovnik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dubrovnik 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 Roseau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Roseau than you might in Dubrovnik.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Roseau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Roseau?
Dubrovnik has a larger population, and is about 72% larger than the population of Roseau. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik and Roseau, 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.
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.