A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kosice vs. Varna for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Kosice or Varna?

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 Kosice and Varna can help you decide which place is right for you.

Kosice

Founded in the 13th century, Kosice today is the second largest city in Slovakia featuring churches, cathedrals, and fortifications which speak to its roots as a center of activity during the Middle Ages. Some of its top attractions include the city's historical center, Singing Fountain, and Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth.

Varna

Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.

Which city is cheaper, Varna or Kosice?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kosice is €110, while the average daily cost in Varna is €49. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kosice and Varna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kosice €59
    Varna €26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kosice €118
    Varna €52

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kosice €23
    Varna €7.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:

  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Bucharest: $373
  • Private Transfer from Varna to Sofia (SOF) Airport: $342
  • Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport: $342
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sofia: $311
  • Private Transfer to Bucharest from Varna (Bulgaria): $261
  • Private Transfer from Varna in Bulgaria to Bucharest: $199
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Lozenets: $187
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Elenite: $177
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $177
  • Private Transfer from Varna to Sofia: Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $168
  • Varna Airport/City to Sofia Airport/City Transfer: $152
  • Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $149

Is it cheaper to fly into Kosice or Varna?

Prices for flights to both Varna and Kosice 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kosice €34
    Varna €18

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kosice €19
    Varna €6.44

Tours and Activities in Kosice

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kosice.

  • 7 days Tour - The best of Eastern Slovakia (2 people minimum & maximum 4 people): $983
  • Slovakia Ancestry Private Tour for 2 people minimum: $1,225

Tours and Activities in Varna

Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $17
  • Bulgaria Day Bike Tours - countryside & seaside: $82
  • Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $223
  • Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $235
  • Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour: $19
  • Private Virtual Tour in Varna with a Local Guide: $24
  • Self-guided Retro Museum Varna Tour: $8.96
  • Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $9.70
  • The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $61
  • Unique Boat Trip Experience from Varna: $86
  • Varna - Aladza Monastery - Balchik - Kaliakra Cape Tour: $187
  • Varna Private Half-Day Walking Tour: $227

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kosice €18
    Varna €6.41

Sample the Local Flavors in Kosice

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kosice:

  • 4 days - Wine tasting & Spa (small group minimum 2 people & maximum 4 people): $753

Sample the Local Flavors in Varna

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:

  • Vineyards tour & wine tasting near Varna: $5.31
  • Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $40
  • Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $49
  • The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $61
  • Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $61

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kosice and Varna, we can see that Kosice is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Kosice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kosice than you might in Varna.

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