Which place is cheaper, Budva or La Spezia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for La Spezia and Budva. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.
A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in La Spezia is €198, while the average daily cost in Budva 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for La Spezia and Budva in more detail.
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Also for La Spezia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:
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For La Spezia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Budva.
For La Spezia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in La Spezia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between La Spezia and Budva, we can see that La Spezia is more expensive. And not only is Budva much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Budva would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Budva 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 La Spezia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Spezia than you might in Budva.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is La Spezia Expensive? and Is Budva Expensive?.
La Spezia has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of La Spezia and Budva, 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.