Which place is cheaper, Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Valparaiso? 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 Valparaiso?
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.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, often referred to as Valpo, is an attractive city on the Pacific Coast in Chile. The city has a population of about 300,000 and is only 120 kilometers west of Santiago. The city's main industries aside from tourism include shipping and petroleum refining.
Valparaiso is popular with travelers because of its bohemian culture and brightly colored homes. It also offers some wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Although the city is short on specific sights, the atmosphere and beautiful setting make it a wonderful place to visit.
Valparaiso has a mild Mediterranean climate that is comparable to San Francisco or Santa Barbara. The summer is dry but fog is common year around. Rain can be heavy during the winter season and snow falls occasionally in the highest parts of the city. Winds can also be strong during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik €158Valparaiso €73
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is €158, while the average daily cost in Valparaiso is €73. 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 Valparaiso in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik €65Valparaiso €32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik €130Valparaiso €64
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Valparaiso
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik or Valparaiso? 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 Valparaiso Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik €22Valparaiso €4.30
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:
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $68
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $270
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $282
- Airport Transfer: Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik by MB Van: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Business Car: $46
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Departure Transfer: Dubrovnik to Airport DBV by Sedan Car: $55
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Dubrovnik Airport Private Transfers: $69
- Dubrovnik Airport and Dubrovnik City Private Transfer: $71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valparaiso
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valparaiso:
- Private Transfer from Viña del Mar to Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport: $256
- Private Transfer Cruise Port to Santiago with Wine tour & tasting: $209
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago Hotels: $205
- Private Transfer Viña del Mar to Santiago Airport: $170
- Valparaiso to Santiago Private Transfer or Santiago to Valparaiso: $142
- Private transfer from Valparaiso or Viña del Mar to San Antonio: $133
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Hotel or port To Santiago Airport or Hotel: $110
- Private Transfer from Viña Del Mar or Valparaiso City Hotel To Santiago City: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Valparaiso?
Prices for flights to both Valparaiso 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 €75Valparaiso €34
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:
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $128
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $130
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $140
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $159
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $162
- Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $279
Typical Food Prices in Valparaiso
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Valparaiso:
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Empanada€1.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valparaiso
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valparaiso.
- Cooking Classes in Viña del Mar Learn to Make Tapas and Desserts: $75
- Learn to Cook Like a Local: Cooking Class in a Viña del Mar Home: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik €15Valparaiso €16
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.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $2.32
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $5.00
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.88
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Beyond the Walls: A Historical Dubrovnik Audio Tour: $12
- Hajduk Split Stadium Tour: An Unforgettable Experience: $16
- Dubrovnik 45 minute Panoramic Cruise: $18
- Dubrovnik 45-Minute Boat Tour Around Old Town Walls: $20
- Group Tour Evening Stroll Through The Old Town: $21
- Discover the Old Town Walking Tour: $21
- Game of Thrones Tour in Dubrovnik + Lokrum & Iron Throne: $24
- Cavtat Sunset Cruise with Cold Platter & Drinks: $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valparaiso
Here are a few typical costs in Valparaiso for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Tour€3.73
Tours and Activities in Valparaiso
Here are a few actual costs in Valparaiso for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Romantic Journey Through Viña del Mar - Private Tour: $220
- Cultural Tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $40
- Explore Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour: $58
- Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Famous Viña del Mar! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Native Guide & Public Transport: $120
- Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca & Concón: $180
- Gastronomic Tour in Valparaiso: $189
- Guided Panoramic Tour in Valparaíso: $40
- Guided tour Vina del Mar Reñaca beaches music and nature: $45
- Jewels of Viña del Mar – Private Walking Tour: $220
- Mamalluca Astronomical Stargazing Experience - La Serena: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik €16Valparaiso €6.93
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: $41
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Wine Tasting in Konavle, Near Dubrovnik & Cavtat – Join Us!: $53
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $94
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $94
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $94
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $103
- Full Day Korcula and Peljesac Wine Tasting Tour in Dubrovnik: $115
- Peljesac Peninsula Day Trip from Wine Tasting and Ston Village Tour: $135
- Dubrovnik Wine Tour: Pelješac Winery and Ston Experience: $165
Typical Alcohol Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Beer€0.89
Sample the Local Flavors in Valparaiso
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Valparaiso:
- From Santiago: Aconcagua Valley Wine Tour: $129
- Private Wine Tour in Valparaiso: $273
- A Valparaíso 100% Private Tour + Casablanca Wine Tasting: $320
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Valparaiso, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Valparaiso much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik is in Europe and Valparaiso is in South America, 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 Valparaiso would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valparaiso 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik than you might in Valparaiso.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Valparaiso Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Valparaiso?
Valparaiso has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik and Valparaiso, 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.