Which place is cheaper, Sarajevo or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Sarajevo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rovaniemi and Sarajevo. 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.
Where Should I go: Rovaniemi or Sarajevo?
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and is one of the most culturally and historically interesting cities to visit in Europe. The city was at the crossroads where the Eastern and Western Roman Empires divided, and the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches divided. Today it is most associated with the Civil War that occurred here between 1992 and 1995. There are still many remnants of the war left, from the cemeteries that dot the countryside to the leftover damage done by bombs. Despite its brutal history, Sarajevo has begun to thrive again, both economically and as a tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Sarajevo €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Sarajevo is €66. 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 Rovaniemi and Sarajevo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Sarajevo €26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Sarajevo €52
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Sarajevo
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Sarajevo? 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: Rovaniemi Hotel Prices and Sarajevo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Sarajevo €6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- VIP Private Transfer in Rovaniemi : $163
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Helsinki: $1,925
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Levi by private van: $578
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Kakslautanen by private van: $769
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Ivalo by private van: $866
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi city centre to Rovaniemi airport: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $83
- Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Sarajevo:
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Tram Tickets (for 2)€1.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sarajevo
Also for Sarajevo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-way Private Airport Transfer to Sarajevo: $15
- Airport transfer Sarajevo - Bosnia: $16
- Private Transfer to and from Sarajevo Airport: $25
- Sarajevo Airport Private Transfer: $27
- Airport transfers and all other transfers 4 people: $27
- Airport Transfers Sarajevo for Individual Clients: $27
- Airport Transfers & Private Tours with Luxury minibus Bosnia: $27
- Airport Transfers Sarajevo Chauffeur for Individual Clients: $27
- Airport Transfer in Sarajevo: $27
- Sarajevo Airport Private Transfers (from/to): $30
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Ilidža: $33
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Downtown to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Sarajevo?
Prices for flights to both Sarajevo and Rovaniemi 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 dayRovaniemi €47Sarajevo €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
- Snow Restaurant Dinner Tour: $116
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $134
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $147
- From SnowHotel Aurora Experience with Dinner: $149
- Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights : $169
- Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner: $176
- Romantic Glass Igloo Dinner under Northern Lights : $223
- Northern Lights dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- Aurora Borealis Dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights : $240
- PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights : $240
- Private Glass Igloo Dinner on the Shore of Frozen Lake: $245
Typical Food Prices in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sarajevo Local Food Tour: $27
- Walking Food Tour with Local Craft Experience: $43
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with your Host Family: $44
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with Host Family: $53
- Bosnian Cooking Lessons: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Sarajevo €11
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- Ice Waterfall Tour in Korouoma: $147
- 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari Experience : $104
- 2h Winter Bike Tour - Riversides of Rovaniemi: $104
- 5-Hour Tour to Ranua Zoo: $120
- 5km Self Driven Husky Sled Adventure in Rovaniemi: $240
- ATV Quad Bike Experience : $130
- All Day Canoe Adventure to Rovaniemi: $207
- All in One Santa Claus Village with Dog Sledding Adventure: $271
- Arctic Animals Combo Safari, Reindeer and Husky Adventure: $191
- Arctic Polar Bear Adventure with Lunch in Rovaniemi!: $141
- Arctic Reindeer Farm & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ Tour!: $217
- Aurora Dreamscape Tour in Lapland: $125
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Sarajevo's activities, tours, and tickets:
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National Museum (for 2)€7.16
Tours and Activities in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Sarajevo Walking Tour In Small Group: $11
- Sarajevo Talkie-Walkie Tour: $13
- Grand Walking Tour: $16
- Sarajevo Grand Walking Tour: $16
- HISTORY OF ISLAM IN SARAJEVO TOUR: $16
- SARAJEVO CITY TOUR - Learn something in an interesting way.: $17
- Discover Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Guide: $17
- Sarajevo genuine walking tour: Steps through history: $19
- Sarajevo Old Town: Bosnian Ethnic Food & Coffee Walking Tour: $19
- Tunnel of Hope Siege Tour: $20
- Uncovering Islam Tour: $20
- Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Sarajevo €6.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Sarajevo
Also in Sarajevo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Small-group Wine Tasting Expiriance, with lunch in vineyard: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Sarajevo, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Sarajevo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sarajevo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sarajevo 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 Rovaniemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rovaniemi than you might in Sarajevo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Sarajevo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Sarajevo?
Sarajevo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Sarajevo, 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 Rovaniemi or Sarajevo?
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 Rovaniemi or Sarajevo in the Summer?
Both Sarajevo and Rovaniemi during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sarajevo this time of year.
In July, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Sarajevo. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around 15°C (60°F), and Sarajevo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Sarajevo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rovaniemi. In the summer, Rovaniemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sarajevo. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 323 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Sarajevo. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Sarajevo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Sarajevo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Sarajevo. Also, many travelers come to Sarajevo for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the autumn. Rovaniemi is much colder than Sarajevo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 2°C (36°F) in October, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Sarajevo during autumn. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sarajevo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Sarajevo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Sarajevo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Sarajevo. Also, many visitors come to Sarajevo in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In the winter, Rovaniemi is much colder than Sarajevo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rovaniemi in January average around -12°C (10°F), and Sarajevo averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Sarajevo. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sarajevo. Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in January than Sarajevo. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Sarajevo 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Sarajevo in the Spring?
Both Sarajevo and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Sarajevo for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Sarajevo. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -1°C (31°F), and Sarajevo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Sarajevo during spring. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sarajevo. In April, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Sarajevo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Sarajevo and Rovaniemi
| Rovaniemi | Sarajevo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.