Should you visit Kosice or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb 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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
Which city is cheaper, Zagreb 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 Zagreb is €62. 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 Kosice and Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around €118 in Kosice For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €78 for a double occupancy room in Zagreb.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Kosice cost around €34 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €14.
Zagreb food costs typically run travelers around €13 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.
-
Food
Meals for one day
Kosice €34
Zagreb €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
-
Zagreb Culture & Food Tour:
$52
-
Taste Zagreb Food Tour:
$61
-
Strukli cooking class with Dolac Market Tour:
$68
-
Zagreb Food Tour - Yummy in Your Tummy (Small Group):
$87
-
Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb:
$108
-
Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour:
$123
-
Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit:
$123
-
Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb:
$135
-
The Dionysus Tour Lunch or dinner and Wine Tasting at Plesivica:
$147
-
Be Local for a day Market visit Cooking lesson Wine tasting:
$264
Local Transportation
To get around in Kosice, the average visitor spends €23 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Zagreb is €7.32 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
-
Private Transfer from Zagreb to Mostar Airport (OMO):
$1,548
-
Luxury/Vip private transfer from Zagreb to Vienna:
$1,060
-
Luxury / vip transfer Zagreb to Venice:
$1,060
-
Luxury transfer Zagreb to Budapest with as many stops as you want on the way:
$928
-
Ultra Europe transfer from Zagreb:
$846
-
Private transfer from Split to Zagreb:
$830
-
Zagreb to Split private transfer with National park Plitvice lakes guided tour:
$823
-
Private Transfer from Zagreb to Split with stop at Plitvice Lakes:
$809
-
PRIVATE TRANSFER: From Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes tour:
$796
-
Private Transfer from Zagreb to Tuzla Airport (TZL):
$774
-
Zagreb to Split - Private Transfer:
$730
-
Private Transfer from Zagreb to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ):
$708
Is it cheaper to fly into Kosice or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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.
Entertainment
In Kosice, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €19 per person, per day.
Zagreb's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €9.51 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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 Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
-
10 days tour from Zagreb, Beograd, Budapest, Krakow to Warszaw:
$5,972
-
12 day Private Tour Croatia and Slovenia:
$6,622
-
120-min All Around Tour in Zagreb:
$75
-
14-Day Classic Croatia Tour:
$4,257
-
2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Zagreb:
$51
-
2-hour Private Zagreb city tour in old-timer YUGO car:
$61
-
3 days in Plitvice lakes, Slovenia and Zagreb BIG tour:
$429
-
3-Hour Big Zagreb Private Walking Tour:
$75
-
3-Hour Private Zagreb Biking Tour with Local Artisan Shopping:
$104
-
7 or 9 Night Best of Croatia Tour: Zagreb, Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik:
$1,629
-
8-Day Private Tour in Croatia from Zagreb:
$4,305
-
Afternoon Zagreb Walking tour with funicular ride in English:
$37
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Kosice, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €18.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Zagreb may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €7.25 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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 Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
-
Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb:
$103
-
Nature park Lonjsko polje e-bike tour with wine tasting:
$144
-
Plesivica Region Wine Tasting Half-day Private Tour:
$171
-
Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb:
$194
-
Zagreb Region Wine Tour:
$200
-
E-Bike Tour & Wine Tasting Private Day Trip from Zagreb:
$228
-
Slavonija - Gastro & Wine Tour - private full day:
$230
-
Private Samobor Full-Day Tour and Wine Tasting from Zagreb:
$456
-
11-Day Croatian Gastronomy and Wine Tour from Zagreb with End in Dubrovnik:
$4,907
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kosice and Zagreb, we can see that Kosice is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
Related Articles for Kosice
Related Articles for Zagreb
