Should you visit Moscow or Brasov?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Moscow and Brasov. 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. So, let's dig into it.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
Brasov
Brasov is a mountain resort city in the region of Transylvania in Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains and best known for its medieval architecture and history.
Which city is cheaper, Brasov or Moscow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $66, while the average daily cost in Brasov is $53. 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 Moscow and Brasov in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Moscow, $84 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Moscow, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $42, such as in a hostel.
A hotel room in Brasov is about $40 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Moscow cost around $15 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 $6.00.
While meal prices in Brasov can vary, the average travelers spends about $23 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Brasov should cost around $9.20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Brasov is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Moscow $15
Brasov $23
Typical Food prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Home Cooking with Russian Family:
$22
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Moscow Food Tour:
$67
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An evening at the monastery with dinner:
$80
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Traditional Russian Cooking Class and Meal in Moscow with a Friendly Local:
$91
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Private Market Tour and Traditional Russian Cooking Class in Moscow:
$101
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Food Tour:
$102
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Traditional Russian Cooking Class and Meal in a Local Home in Moscow:
$117
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Moscow Metro and Russian Dinner Private tour:
$127
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Moscow River Cruise with Dinner and Lively Firework with a Private Guide:
$133
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Private food tour: Russian culinary culture:
$144
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Moscow Yummy Food tour:
$160
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Red Square and River Cruise with Dinner Private Tour:
$167
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brasov
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brasov.
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Cooking Class with Mama Maradin:
$75
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Potatoes, Făgăraș onions and Burzenländer Baumstritzel-Brasov Walking Food Tour:
$75
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Good morning food tour in Brasov:
$78
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Traditional Romanian Cooking Class in Brasov:
$81
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Romanian Traditional Dinner Experience in the hearth of Brasov:
$87
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Enjoy Traditional Romanian Cooking in Brasov:
$100
Local Transportation
To get around in Moscow, the average visitor spends $6.44 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 cost of a taxi ride in Brasov is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $16 per person, per day, on local transportation in Brasov.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Moscow Private Airport Transfer - City Center to Domodedovo Intl Airport:
$8.71
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Ultra - Moscow Private Airport Transfer City Centre to Sheremetyevo Airport SVO:
$9.41
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Moscow Train Stations Private Arrival/Departure Transfer:
$22
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Private Arrival or Departure Transfer One Way: Moscow Airports to City Center:
$23
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Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Moscow Airports to Moscow City Center:
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: Moscow to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO):
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: from Moscow to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO):
$30
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Moscow DME/SVO/VKO Airports Private Arrival/Departure Transfer:
$32
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Private transfer from the Moscow center hotel to Sheremetyevo Airport:
$34
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Moscow to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) - Departure Private Transfer:
$36
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow City to Moscow Train Station by Business Car:
$38
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Private Business Transfer from Vnukovo Airport (VKO) to Moscow City Center:
$40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasov
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:
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Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest with Hotel Pick-up:
$199
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Private Transfer to Bucharest from Brasov:
$199
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Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucarest (OTP) Airport:
$183
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Private Guided Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest:
$174
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Departure Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP in Luxury Van:
$157
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Departure Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP in Business Car:
$142
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DAILY TRANSFER FROM BRASOV to BRAN CASTLE & RASNOV CITADEL:
$40
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Brasov to Bucharest Otopeni Airport private transfer:
$116
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Brasov to Bucharest Airport - Private Transfer:
$137
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Brasov - Sibiu | Private Airport Transfer:
$117
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Brasov - Bucharest | Private Airport Transfer:
$133
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Bran Castle of Dracula Yourself : Private Round-Trip Transfer from Brasov City:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Brasov?
Prices for flights to both Brasov and Moscow 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 Moscow, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $17 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Brasov typically cost an average of $8.48 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets
$16
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Kremlin Entry (2)
$14
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Moscow classical tour:
$6.38
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Admission ticket to Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve:
$7.02
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Tsaritsyno Museum entrance ticket:
$8.14
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Admission ticket to the The Museum of Cosmonautics:
$11
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The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Admission Ticket:
$12
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Admission ticket to the State Museum of GULAG's History, Moscow:
$13
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The Museum of Victory Admission Ticket:
$13
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Admission ticket to the Tochka-G Museum of Erotic Art, Moscow:
$14
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Admission ticket to Gallery of the European and American XIX-XX centuries art:
$14
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Tretyakov Gallery Admission Ticket:
$16
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Admission ticket to the New Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow:
$17
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1-hour scenic Moscow River Cruise:
$18
Tours and Activities in Brasov
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Brasov are as follows:
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1 Day Off Road Tour Brasov:
$152
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1 day cycling tour in Brasov:
$3.72
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2 - Day Medieval Transylvania Private Tour from Brasov:
$322
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2 Castle Tour - Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress - tour from Brasov:
$72
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2 Day Private Tour Transfagarasan Highway and Hiking in Fagaras Mountains:
$372
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2-Day Transylvania Culture Trek from Brasov - Small Group Tour:
$248
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3 days on the "roof" of Romania-private tour, group price:
$871
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4 hour Transylvania Castles Tour:
$304
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4-Day Private Tour from Bucharest to Transylvania:
$1,058
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4x4 Tour and Visit of Bran Castle and The Bear Reservation:
$129
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Adventures in Park Aventura Brasov:
$44
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Authentic Transylvanian Day Tour:
$106
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Moscow spend on average $8.27 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $6.89 on alcoholic beverages in Brasov per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Moscow
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Moscow:
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Pub Crawl Moscow Guided Tour in Classic Soviet Van:
$79
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Private Wine Tour in Moscow with History, Architecture and Friendly Local Guide:
$121
Sample the Local Flavors in Brasov
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brasov:
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Pub Crawl in themed bars:
$25
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Romanian wine tasting, heart of old town:
$35
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Mountain bike tour & wine tasting:
$78
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Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery Day Trip From Brasov:
$83
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Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery:
$96
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DayTour to Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Wine tasting at Azuga cellar:
$106
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Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Brandy at Rasnov Distillery:
$118
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Private tour: Rhein Cellar(with wine tasting),Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery:
$123
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Azuga wine tasting on a day trip from Brasov:
$152
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and Brasov, we can see that Moscow is more expensive. And not only is Brasov much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brasov would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasov 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 Moscow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moscow than you might in Brasov.
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