Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Novi Sad, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $20. 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 Ephesus and Novi Sad in more detail.
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Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Novi Sad, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus than you might in Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Novi Sad, 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.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Novi Sad and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Novi Sad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 22°C (71°F).
In Novi Sad, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Novi Sad. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Novi Sad.
In October, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Novi Sad.
Novi Sad can be very cold during winter. Ephesus is much warmer than Novi Sad in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Novi Sad. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Novi Sad and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Ephesus is a little warmer than Novi Sad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Ephesus | Novi Sad | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |