Should you visit Sibiu or Sofia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Sibiu and Sofia can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sibiu or Sofia?
Sibiu
Located in the Transylvania region of Romania, Sibiu is a historic city with Germanic origins which are evident in its architecture at its old town center. There are many charming squares which showcase landmarks like Gothic churches, a Baroque palace, medieval watchtowers, and more.
Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and also its largest city. Some people have tried to compare it to Budapest, but the cities are actually quite different. In Sofia you will find wonderful European style architecture intertwined with Communist style buildings. It's fascinating to see the two dramatically different building styles immediately next to each other. There are also many Orthodox Churches around town, with their beautiful domes and intricate details.
Which place is cheaper, Sofia or Sibiu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $72, while the average daily cost in Sofia is $65. 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 Sibiu and Sofia in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Sibiu or Sofia? 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:
Sibiu Hotel Prices and
Sofia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:
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Private Transfer to Bucharest from Sibiu:
$236
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Private Guided Transfer from Sibiu to Bucharest:
$218
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Sibiu - Timisoara transfer, Visit at Corvins Castle and City Tour in Timisoara:
$149
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Sibiu - Brasov | Private Airport Transfer:
$117
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Airport Transfer - from SBZ airport to any hotel in Sibiu (Mini-van):
$44
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Airport Transfer - from SBZ airport to any hotel in Sibiu:
$31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sofia
Also for Sofia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Sofia to Sofia Airport (SOF):
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sofia:
$14
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Sofia City to Sofia Airport Transfer:
$16
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Sofia Airport to Sofia City Transfer:
$16
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Borovets: Shuttle Transfer to Sofia Airport:
$19
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Airport Shuttle Transfer to Borovets:
$19
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Airport transfer from Sofia Airport to Sofia City center:
$20
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Private Departure Transfer: Sofia City Center to Sofia Airport:
$20
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Private Arrival Transfer: Sofia Airport to Sofia City Center:
$20
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Private transfer: Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sofia:
$25
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Private Transfer: Sofia to Sofia Airport (SOF):
$25
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Private Airport Transfer to Sofia City Center:
$27
Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Sofia?
Prices for flights to both Sofia and Sibiu 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 day
Sibiu $24
Sofia $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sibiu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sibiu.
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Sheep cheese, cranberries & wild pear brandy - SIBIU WALKING FOOD TOUR:
$108
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Sibiu Food Tour:
$128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sofia
For Sofia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Online Traditional Bulgarian Cooking Class:
$36
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Market Food Tour:
$44
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Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore Show & Dinner:
$73
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Guided Night Tour & Folklore Performance with Dinner:
$74
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Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show:
$75
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Private Bulgarian Cooking Class in Sofia with a Local with Hotel Transfers:
$92
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Private Traditional Bulgarian Cooking in Central Sofia:
$98
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Hiking The Seven Rila Lakes with option for dinner:
$111
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Evening City Tour with Folklore Dinner:
$114
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Market Visit and Private Bulgarian Cooking Class in Sofia with Hotel Transfers:
$117
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Private Sofia Evening Tour with Folklore Dinner:
$137
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6-Hour Historic Tour, Dinner, and Folklore Show:
$256
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Sibiu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sibiu are as follows:
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Adventure in the Saxon land:
$498
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City Tour Sibiu in English:
$24
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Day Tour to Bran Castle(Dracula's Castle) and Râșnov Fortress:
$149
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Day Tour to Brasov and Bran:
$93
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Day Tour to Corvin Castle, Deva Fortress and Alba Iulia:
$136
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Day Tour to Sighisoara from Sibiu:
$87
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Day Trip to Villa Abbatis - The Saxon trail with an Equestrian Adventure:
$217
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Experience the village & Shepperds’ Life | All-inclusive 1 day trip from Cluj:
$402
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Fagaras mountains hiking tour:
$1,369
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From Sibiu 3 days tour: Spa, relaxation & history in Geoagiu Bai:
$341
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From Day Tour to Brasov and Dracula's Castle:
$85
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Full-Day Bike Tour from Sibiu Including Astra Open Air Museum and Fortified Church in Cisnadioara:
$106
Tours and Activities in Sofia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sofia.
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First Ladies of Belogradchik 4x4 Safari Tour: 30-Minute Route:
$7.46
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Self-guided tour of Boyana Church:
$8.71
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Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art:
$8.96
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Belogradchik 4x4 Safari Tour: The Guardian of the Valley 50-Minute Route:
$9.95
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Small-Group Alternative Tour in Sofia with Treasure Hunt:
$12
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Communist Walking Tour:
$13
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Sofia Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Communist Walking Tour of Sofia:
$14
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Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia:
$14
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Audio Guide for All Sofia Sights, Attractions or Experiences:
$14
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Self-Guided Tour in Sofia:
$15
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Sofia Sightseeing Tour:
$16
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Sofia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sofia:
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Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars:
$19
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Tipsy Pub Crawl Sofia:
$23
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An amazing 3 hours of painting and wine tasting:
$35
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Sofia Bar Crawl:
$42
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Sofia Exquisite Wine Tasting:
$47
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Hisarya, Starosel, and Wine Tasting Tour from Sofia:
$60
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From Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting:
$75
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Rila monastery- Wine tasting - Boyana church:
$75
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Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia:
$81
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Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting:
$81
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Plovdiv, day tour from Sofia and Wine tasting:
$87
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Private Food and Wine Tour - Sofia:
$91
When comparing the travel costs between Sibiu and Sofia, we can see that Sibiu is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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