Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Prague?
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 Prague and Novi Sad. 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.
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $109, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $20. 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 Prague and Novi Sad in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Novi Sad, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Prague has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Prague and Novi Sad, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Novi Sad and Prague are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Prague is cooler than Novi Sad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Prague in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 22°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Novi Sad. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Prague. Prague usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during summer. Prague gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Prague usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Prague gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Novi Sad and Prague during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Prague is generally cooler than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 11°C (52°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Prague often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Prague gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun.
Prague usually gets more rain in October than Novi Sad. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Prague and Novi Sad. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Novi Sad. It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. Prague is much warmer than Novi Sad in the winter. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Prague usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during winter. Prague gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Prague usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Prague as well as Novi Sad. Many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Prague is cooler than Novi Sad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Prague in April average around 10°C (49°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Prague often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Prague gets 145 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun.
Prague usually gets more rain in April than Novi Sad. Prague gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Prague | Novi Sad | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |