Which place is cheaper, Verona or Minsk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Minsk or Verona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Verona, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Minsk or Verona?
Minsk
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMinsk $64Verona $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $64, while the average daily cost in Verona is $180. 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 Minsk and Verona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMinsk $32Verona $115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMinsk $64Verona $230
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Verona
Looking for a hotel in Minsk or Verona? 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: Verona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Minsk $12Verona $7.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport$6.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Verona - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Verona Private Transfer - to/from any location: $57
- Private Transfer from/to Valerio Catullo Airport to/from Verona : $58
- Private Transfer Verona Center to Valerio Catullo Airport VRN: $64
- 1-Way private Transfer to Valerio Catullo Airport: $70
- Transfer Verona airport - Verona center: $84
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Venice - Arrival Private Transfer: $96
- Verona to Venice Airport VCE Departure Private Transfer: $96
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $104
- Verona to Milan Private Transfer: $110
- Private Luxury Transfer from Peschiera to Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: $116
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa): $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Verona?
Prices for flights to both Verona and Minsk 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 dayMinsk $21Verona $58
Typical Food Prices in Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$39
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$25
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Cappucino$1.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Minsk $20Verona $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry$4.29
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Verona Card$11
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Verona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.74
- Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $6.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- The city of Romeo and Juliet: A self-guided audio tour through Verona: $7.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.02
- Tour Escape Verona - The happy ending of Juliet: $9.62
- Self-Guided Walking Tour and 1-Day Itinerary: $10
- Verona and Lake Garda: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMinsk $14Verona $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Verona, we can see that Verona is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Minsk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Minsk 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona than you might in Minsk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Minsk Expensive? and Is Verona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Minsk or Verona?
Minsk has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Verona. When comparing the sizes of Minsk and Verona, 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 Minsk or Verona?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Minsk or Verona in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Verona. Additionally, most visitors come to Verona for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Minsk is cooler than Verona in the summer. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Verona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Verona. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Minsk this time of the year. In the summer, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Verona. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 286 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets more rain in July than Verona. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Verona receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMinsk 19°C (66°F)Verona 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Verona in the Autumn?
Both Verona and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Verona because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Minsk is much colder than Verona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Minsk in October average around 8°C (47°F), and Verona averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Verona during autumn. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 137 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Minsk usually receives less rain than Verona. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Verona receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMinsk 8°C (47°F)Verona 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Verona in the Winter?
Both Verona and Minsk during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Verona this time of year.
It's quite cold in Verona in the winter. The weather in Minsk can be very cold. In January, Minsk is generally much colder than Verona. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around -5°C (22°F), and Verona fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Verona. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 98 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets less rain in January than Verona. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Verona receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMinsk -5°C (22°F)Verona 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Verona in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Verona. Also, many travelers come to Verona for the natural beauty.
Minsk is much colder than Verona in the spring. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Verona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Minsk usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Verona during spring. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Minsk usually receives less rain than Verona. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Verona receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMinsk 8°C (46°F)Verona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Verona and Minsk
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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