Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev or Belgrade?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kiev and Belgrade can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Belgrade?
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Belgrade $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $44. 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 Kiev and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Belgrade $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Belgrade $60
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Belgrade
Looking for a hotel in Kiev or Belgrade? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Belgrade $5.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Departure Transfer To Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Departure Transfer: International Airport Kyiv Zhuliany from Kyiv Hotel: $29
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Zhyliany Airport Kyiv: Private Arrival or Departure Transfer from Kiev: $31
- VIP Airport Transfer Service in Kiev: $43
- Private Transfer: From Kyiv city to Zhulyany International Airport: $54
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV in Business Car: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City in Luxury Van: $60
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.65
- Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
- Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $70
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $84
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade and Kiev 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 dayKiev $7.23Belgrade $9.21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Ukrainian cooking master class − the tastiest master class in Kyiv: $103
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $112
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $65
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
- The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kiev $2.03Belgrade $4.48
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- Memories of a Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Kyiv: $6.22
- Custom Kyiv Walking Tour with Private Local Guide: $28
- 2 Hours Kyiv Street Art Tour : $32
- Underground Tunnels Exploration Tour: $34
- Kiev guided walking tour: discover highlights and hidden gems of the capital: $34
- Private Ukrainian Street Art Tour in Kiev: $35
- Sightseeing City Tour: $35
- Kyiv Podil District Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $38
- Kyiv Old Town Private Walking Tour: $38
- Panoramic Kyiv by Night Driving Tour with Private Guide: $38
- Kiev Open Tour - History & Modern Life in 3 hours: $42
- Kyiv Street Art Tour: $44
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.09
- Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.27
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Fortress Underground Tour w/Wine Along the River: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.37Belgrade $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Bar Crawl - Private Nightlife Tour: $49
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
- Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $49
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Belgrade, we can see that Belgrade is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Belgrade would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belgrade than you might in Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Belgrade?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 97% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Kiev and Belgrade, 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 Kiev or Belgrade?
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.
Should I visit Kiev or Belgrade in the Summer?
Both Belgrade and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Kiev is around the same temperature as Belgrade in the summer. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Belgrade fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In July, Kiev usually receives more rain than Belgrade. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKiev 21°C (70°F)Belgrade 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Belgrade in the Autumn?
Both Belgrade and Kiev during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Kiev is cooler than Belgrade. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kiev in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Belgrade averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in October than Belgrade. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKiev 10°C (49°F)Belgrade 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Belgrade in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Belgrade.
The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. Kiev can be very cold during winter. In January, Kiev is generally much colder than Belgrade. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around -4°C (24°F), and Belgrade fluctuates around 2°C (35°F).
In January, Kiev usually receives around the same amount of rain as Belgrade. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKiev -4°C (24°F)Belgrade 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Belgrade in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Belgrade.
Kiev is cooler than Belgrade in the spring. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (51°F) in April, and Belgrade fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in April than Belgrade. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKiev 10°C (51°F)Belgrade 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Belgrade and Kiev
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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