Which place is cheaper, Zagreb or Sibiu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sibiu or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sibiu or Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySibiu $71Zagreb $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $71, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $82. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSibiu $33Zagreb $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSibiu $66Zagreb $102
Compare Hotels in Sibiu and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Sibiu or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sibiu $27Zagreb $9.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:
- Bucharest to Sibiu - Private Transfer: $471
- Sibiu to Balea: Bus Transfer: $69
- Sibiu to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $471
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $6.92
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $27
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $32
- Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $40
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $41
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $43
- Private Transfer: Zagreb to Zagreb International Airport (ZAG): $45
- Arrival Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City by Business Car: $45
- Private Transfer from Zagreb Train or Bus Station to Zagreb City by car or van: $45
- Private Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Train or Bus Station by car or van: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 daySibiu $23Zagreb $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $73
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $136
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $136
- Private Food Tour with Tastings: $172
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $947
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sibiu $6.27Zagreb $13
Tours and Activities in Sibiu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sibiu are as follows:
- Luggage storage & Tourist centre in Sibiu: $3.24
- Daily Sightseeing Guided Tour: $9.63
- Daily Sightseeing Tour Sibiu: $9.76
- Private Walking Tour of Sibiu: $22
- City Sightseeing Tour: $27
- City Tour Sibiu in English: $27
- Alba Iulia candlelight tour - Outdoor experience: $40
- Sibiu Walking Tour: $43
- Half Day Tour In the Surroundings of Sibiu: $70
- Exclusive Tour: Bran Castle, Brasov and Rasnov fortress from Sibiu: $79
- Exclusive Tour: Corvin Castle, Alba Iulia and traditional villages from Sibiu: $81
- Exclusive tour: Sighisoara, Medias and Biertan tour from Sibiu: $81
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.19
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $4.26
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.32
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.38
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $7.45
- Zagreb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $9.58
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Zagreb's Old Town: Walking In-App Audio Tour(ENG): $11
- Small-Group Walking Highlights Tour: $16
- City Walking Tour w/ Funicular Ride and WW2 Tunnels: $19
- Self-Guided Zagreb Tour; Sit & Meet - Meet the great Croats: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySibiu $7.80Zagreb $9.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Sibiu
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sibiu:
- Private Walking Tour of Alba Iulia Citadel with Wine Tasting: $49
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- TITO'S birthplace Ethno Village KUMROVEC + Wine tasting: $49
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $102
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $140
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $206
- Plesivica Region Wine Tasting Half-day Tour : $271
When comparing the travel costs between Sibiu and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb 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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sibiu Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sibiu or Zagreb?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Sibiu. When comparing the sizes of Sibiu and Zagreb, 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.
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.