Which place is cheaper, Bucharest or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Bucharest?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Bucharest, 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.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Bucharest?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $107Bucharest $137
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $107, while the average daily cost in Bucharest is $137. 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 Jerusalem and Bucharest in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $63Bucharest $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $126Bucharest $126
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Bucharest
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Bucharest? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Bucharest Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.64Bucharest $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.13
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv Private Transfer: $170
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $290
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- Jerusalem to Petra Private Transfer: $300
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $77
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $146
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Herzlia: $247
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Therme Bucharest Express Shuttle Transfer: $7.60
- Bucharest Airport Transfer: $11
- Bucuresti: Transfer Therme Bucuresti different hours: $12
- Bucharest Transfer Service: $17
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Tecuci: $21
- Airport Transfer: $21
- Private Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) Transfer: $22
- Bucharest Private Airport Transfer from or to City Center Hotel: $22
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Barlad: $23
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Vaslui OMV: $26
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport OTP to Bucharest City Center Hotel - private transfer: $27
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Bucharest?
Prices for flights to both Bucharest and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $31Bucharest $58
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.65
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Watermelon$3.98
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.65
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Bagels$7.96
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Lunch for 2$14
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Snacks$5.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local : $72
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Mahane Yehuda Market food tour jerusalem: $99
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem--Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $169
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Cooking Class traditional food: $65
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $98
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $201
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $227
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.43Bucharest $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$33
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- In The Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour - Dguide Self Guiding App: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket: $11
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
- Independent graffiti tour in Jerusalem at your own time and pace: $22
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour : $24
- Self-Guided Tour at Machne Yehuda Market with Chef Tali Fridman: $25
- Old City Shabbat Experience and Walking Tour: $28
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old City: $30
- Guided Shabbat Experience in Jerusalem: $30
- Old City of Jerusalem Guided Walking Tour: $32
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Buchaest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour: $5.31
- Tour Kings and Palaces of Bucharest: $11
- A Tale of Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour: $11
- Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket: $13
- Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest: $13
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour: $17
- Calea Victoriei and Old Town Highlights Tour: $19
- Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket: $20
- Guided Tour at museum Casa Storck: $21
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Bucharest: $22
- Roma Culture and History Guided Walking Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Bucharest $9.17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $23
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $37
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $42
- Private Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Romanian Wine Tasting: $48
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $84
- Wine Tasting Tour at First Wine Bar: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Bucharest, we can see that Bucharest is more expensive. And not only is Jerusalem much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Bucharest 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 Jerusalem would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jerusalem 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest than you might in Jerusalem.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Bucharest Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Bucharest?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Bucharest, 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.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem or Bucharest?
Bucharest has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Bucharest in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Bucharest. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Also, many visitors come to Bucharest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Bucharest. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jerusalem in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Bucharest averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bucharest this time of the year. In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Bucharest during summer. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Bucharest receives 289 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Bucharest. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Bucharest 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Bucharest in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Bucharest. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Jerusalem is generally much warmer than Bucharest. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 19°C (66°F), and Bucharest fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the autumn, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Bucharest. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bucharest receives 177 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in October than Bucharest. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Bucharest 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Bucharest in the Winter?
Both Bucharest and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Bucharest can be very cold. Jerusalem is much warmer than Bucharest in the winter. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Bucharest fluctuates around -1°C (29°F).
Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Bucharest during winter. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Bucharest receives 71 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Bucharest. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Bucharest -1°C (29°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Bucharest in the Spring?
Both Bucharest and Jerusalem during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.
In the spring, Jerusalem is a little warmer than Bucharest. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jerusalem in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Bucharest averages at about 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the spring, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Bucharest. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bucharest receives 185 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in April than Bucharest. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Bucharest 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Bucharest and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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