Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk 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.
Gdansk is the capital and largest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The port dates back a thousand years and was an influential city in the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages. The city was essentially destroyed during World War II but has rebuilt into one of Europe's most beautiful port cities. The city now has a population of around 460,000 and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the globe. It is known for its impressive city center, its great museums, and its beaches that line the coast of the Gulf of Gdansk. In particular, it is a popular summer destination.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, 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 Gdansk and Novi Sad in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
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 Gdansk and Novi Sad, we can see that Gdansk 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 Gdansk would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gdansk 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 Gdansk Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Gdansk 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 destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Novi Sad.
Gdansk is cooler than Novi Sad in the summer. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Novi Sad fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Novi Sad this time of the year. In Gdansk, it's very sunny this time of the year. Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during summer. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gdansk usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Novi Sad.
In the autumn, Gdansk is much colder than Novi Sad. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gdansk in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets more rain in October than Novi Sad. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Novi Sad and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Novi Sad can be very cold during winter. Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Gdansk is generally much colder than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around -2°C (28°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during winter. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Novi Sad and Gdansk during the spring are popular places to visit.
Gdansk is much colder than Novi Sad in the spring. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 6°C (43°F) in April, and Novi Sad fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets less rain in April than Novi Sad. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Gdansk | Novi Sad | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |