Should you visit Hong Kong or Dubrovnik?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Hong Kong or Dubrovnik, 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.
Hong Kong
In Hong Kong you will find a predominantly Cantonese population that has long been influenced by British occupation. Most residents speak English and you can see the obvious effects of years of capitalism. Shopping malls are everywhere and most are thriving. Along the waterfront every night the buildings light up in a dramatic and festive light show that highlights such businesses as Sony and Canon, which are fixtures in the city. The city is a major financial hub, and is very international in nature. The city itself is very densely packed and there are narrow high rises that look vulnerable due to their height. There are two main areas to the city, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Hong Kong Island is the location of the original British settlement. Today it is where you will find the highest skyscrapers, the most modern buildings, and the most popular shopping areas. Kowloon is located on a peninsula that is to the north of Hong Kong Island. The tip of the peninsula is a popular destination for backpackers as it has many of the city's hostels. This area is referred to as Tsim Sha Tsui. There are also a few high end hotels in the area. It is possible to head outside of the city so that you can escape into some rural regions where you can take a break from the crowds.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Hong Kong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hong Kong is $128, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $91. 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 Hong Kong and Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Hong Kong can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $60, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $120.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $94 in Dubrovnik For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
In Hong Kong travelers spend around $26 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Dubrovnik food costs typically run travelers around $30 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Hong Kong $26
Dubrovnik $30
Typical Food prices in Hong Kong
For Hong Kong, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hong Kong
For Hong Kong, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Exclusive: Noah's Ark Hotel & Resort Seaside Staycation with Buddies Builder Workshop + Dinner at Harvest Restaurant and Seaview Breakfast:
$16
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Noah's Ark Tickets in Hong Kong (Optional Afternoon Tea, Beverage Voucher, or Dinner):
$16
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Foodcation@Lamma Island (Private Food Tour):
$28
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Ms Lo Soup Family - Soup Mix Cooking Pack (Delivery Charge Inclusive):
$36
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The Butchers Club Ultimate Burger Cooking Pack Grab & Go:
$42
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E-Ticket: Symphony of Lights Dinner Cruise and Free Transfer:
$64
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Fever Food Steak Home Cooking Pack (Delivery Charge Inclusive):
$81
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2-Hour Dinner & Shows on Victoria Harbour Night Cruise:
$81
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Klook Exclusive: Fresh go Seafood Home Cooking Pack (Delivery Charge Inclusive):
$87
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Kowloon Mong Kok Food Tour:
$89
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Hong Kong Island North Point Food Tour:
$89
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Central and Sheung Wan Food Tour:
$95
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)
$34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Unique Sunset and Dinner Cruise in the Magnificent Traditional Karaka boat:
$96
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Old Town Food Tour:
$130
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Flavours of Dubrovnik - Food Tour:
$131
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Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson:
$149
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Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside:
$164
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Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region:
$166
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Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide:
$167
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E-Bike Tour + Farm To Table Cooking Class:
$184
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Dubrovnik Food Tour by Vidokrug:
$192
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Rural Side of Cooking Class in Local Household:
$281
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Croatian Cooking Class in a Local's Home in Rural Konavle:
$1,753
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Hong Kong than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $7.02 on transportation in Hong Kong on average per day.
Dubrovnik's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $12 per person, per day on transportation in Dubrovnik.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Hong Kong
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hong Kong:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hong Kong
Also for Hong Kong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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3-Day Private Hong Kong Tour with Hotel and Round-trip Airport Transfer:
$919
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3-Night Regal Kowloon Hotel Package with Airport Transfer and Tours:
$695
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3-Night Regal HongKong Hotel Package with Airport Transfer, Tours and E-Tickets:
$598
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3-Night West Hotel Hong Kong Package with Airport Transfer and Tours:
$485
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Hong Kong to Guangzhou & Fushan Private Transfer:
$422
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Shanghai Disneyland and Courtyard by Marriott Package with Transfers:
$389
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Private City Transfers between Hong Kong and Macau:
$331
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Private Arrival Transfer - Hong Kong Airport to Macau Island:
$248
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Private Hong Kong To Shenzhen Transfer with Sightseeing:
$235
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Private City Transfer between Hong Kong and Zhuhai:
$219
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Hong Kong Private Transfer to Macau hotel over Bridge:
$208
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Private Arrival Transfer - Hong Kong Airport to Zhuhai:
$198
Typical Local Transportation prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Port to Cavtat:
$9.41
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Transfers up to 3 persons to or from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik:
$41
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Transfers to/from Dubrovnik:
$87
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Transfers to and from Ston area to and from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik airport:
$139
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Transfers:
$68
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Transfer to or from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik to or from Kotor and Tivat:
$226
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Transfer to from Slano up to 7 persons to or from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik APT:
$89
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Transfer from airport to Dubrovnik:
$66
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Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split:
$423
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Transfer from Dubrovnik to Plitvice Lakes:
$1,173
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Transfer from Dubrovnik to Krka waterfalls:
$200
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Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Kolašin (Montenegro) ski resorts:
$597
Is it cheaper to fly into Hong Kong or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik and Hong Kong 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Hong Kong, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $76 per day, per person.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Dubrovnik can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $18 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Hong Kong
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hong Kong's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Hong Kong
For Hong Kong, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Helicopter Tour with Afternoon Tea at Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong (Skip the queue):
$1,736
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Regal Riverside Hotel OM Spa Experience in Shatin:
$91
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1-Hour Guided Boat Tour Through Aberdeen Harbour in Hong Kong:
$70
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18 Challenge Karting Experience in Hong Kong:
$4.89
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2-Night / 3-Night Hong Kong Seacation by Dream Cruises - Genting Dream:
$217
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3-in-1: Peak Tram, Madame Tussauds & Sky Terrace E-Tickets:
$53
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4-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour:
$237
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5-Hour Hiking Tour in The Green to Lion Rock in Hong Kong:
$90
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5-Hour Private Customized Walking Tour in Hong Kong:
$268
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6 hours worth seeing scenery in Hong Kong Island Private Tour by limo:
$395
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6-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour:
$294
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6-Hours Worth-Seeing Scenery in Kowloon Peninsula Private Tour By Limo:
$124
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)
$16
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)
$63
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)
$54
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
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'Up with the Chickens' or "Sunset chasing" Old Town Tour:
$16
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2 hours Elafiti Islands Private Tour by Barracuda 545:
$284
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4 Days Montenegro-Albania-Kosovo Tour from Dubrovnik or Kotor:
$918
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4 days hiking tour Valbona Valley National Park from Dubrovnik:
$762
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4 hours Private Speedboat Tour to Elaphite Islands by RANIERI SUN CRUISER 23:
$477
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4-Hours Dubrovnik Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour:
$75
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4-Night Three Countries Tour from Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina:
$954
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5 Days Deluxe Cruise from Dubrovnik to Split All Inclusive:
$1,534
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6-Night Independent Tour of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula and Split:
$952
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7 Days Small-Group Tour from Dubrovnik to Athens via Albania:
$1,757
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8 h Private Speedboat Tour to Elaphite Islands by QUICKSILVER activ 675 open:
$584
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8 hours Dubrovnik Blue Cave Private Tour with boat:
$498
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Hong Kong spend on average $17 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Dubrovnik, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $13.
Sample the Local Flavors in Hong Kong
Also in Hong Kong, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Amber Coffee Brewery in Central:
$8.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Tasting Tour Dubrovnik:
$44
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Wine tasting and visit to Ston- Group Tour:
$60
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Peljesac Peninsula Wine Tour from Dubrovnik:
$61
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Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting:
$63
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FAMOUS LEGENDS OF PELJESAC and KORCULA with WINE TASTING:
$65
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Island of Korcula with Wine Tasting Day Trip from Dubrovnik:
$69
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Korčula tour with wine tasting from Dubrovnik:
$69
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Wine tasting and visit to Ston:
$72
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Wine Tasting Pelješac and a visit to Ston:
$72
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Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting:
$75
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Smiley wine tasting on peninsula Peljesac:
$76
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Smiley Hercegovina wine tour:
$77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hong Kong and Dubrovnik, we can see that Hong Kong is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hong Kong is in Asia and Dubrovnik is in Europe, 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 Hong Kong would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hong Kong than you might in Dubrovnik.
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