Which place is cheaper, Zagreb or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Zagreb?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Zagreb? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Zagreb?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Zagreb $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $82. 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 Luxor and Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Zagreb $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Zagreb $102
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Zagreb? 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Zagreb $9.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Hot Air Balloon, Luxor Museum and Mummification with Transfer: $80
- Luxor Airport Transfer : $15
- Luxor airport transfer : $25
- Luxor airport transfer To any place in the East Bank: $12
- Private Transfer From Luxor to Aswan: $73
- Transfers From Luxor To Hurghada : $140
- 4- Hours Private Transfer With Driver In Luxor : $20
- Airport Shuttles private Transfer to your Hotel/ Nile Cruise Boat: $10
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $21
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $27
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $6.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Airport Zagreb Transfer and Shuttle : $98
- Arrival Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City by Business Car: $47
- Departure Private Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport ZAG by Minivan: $66
- Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- From Sarajevo: One-Way Transfer to Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes: $428
- From Split: Transfer to Zagreb with Stop at Plitvice Lakes: $149
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
- From Transfer to Split & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $159
- Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop: $152
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $40
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport to Hotels and Vice Versa: $87
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $5.83Zagreb $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner : $50
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $952
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Zagreb $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.74
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ramesseum Mortuary Temple of Ramses II Entry Ticket: $4.56
- Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Mummification Museum Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
- Luxor Museum Entry Ticket: $7.60
- See the Valley of the Kings & More: Shared Tour (All-Inclusive): $8.80
- Karnak Temple And Luxor Temple Private Day Tour : $8.95
- Explore Luxor temple and City Private Tour by Flucca: $9.00
- Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Ticket: $9.20
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Tickets : $9.20
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $4.28
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $7.49
- Zagreb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $9.62
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Zagreb's Old Town: Walking In-App Audio Tour(ENG): $11
- Small-Group Walking Highlights Tour: $16
- City Walking Tour w/ Funicular Ride and WW2 Tunnels: $19
- City Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & WW2 Tunnels: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Zagreb $9.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Zagreb 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Zagreb?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 65% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Zagreb, 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 Luxor or Zagreb?
Zagreb has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Zagreb in the Summer?
Both Zagreb and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Zagreb in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Zagreb in the Autumn?
Both Zagreb and Luxor during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Zagreb averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Zagreb. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Zagreb in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Zagreb. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, many travelers come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Zagreb. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Zagreb in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Zagreb. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Zagreb in the spring for the activities around the city.
Luxor is much warmer than Zagreb in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Zagreb. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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