Should you visit Sighisoara or Budva?
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 Sighisoara and Budva can help you decide which place is right for you.
Sighisoara
Located in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania, Sighisoara takes its roots from German craftsmen and merchants, called the Transylvanian Saxons, who were invited by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the area. Today it is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a preserved example of a small fortified city from the medieval era.
Budva
A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.
Which city is cheaper, Budva or Sighisoara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Sighisoara is $48, while the average daily cost in Budva is $78. 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 Sighisoara and Budva in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $44 in Sighisoara For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $62 for a double occupancy room in Budva.
Local Transportation
Sighisoara's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $14 per person, per day on transportation in Sighisoara.
The cost of a taxi ride in Budva is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $17 per person, per day, on local transportation in Budva.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sighisoara
Also for Sighisoara, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Guided Transfer from Sighisoara to Bucharest:
$224
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Private Transfer : Sighisoara to Airports:
$78
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Private Transfer to Bucharest from Sighisoara:
$261
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Transfers to the fortified Churches arround Sighisoara and Airport transfers:
$86
Typical Local Transportation prices in Budva
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:
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Taxi Transfer Budva to Skoplje:
$435
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Taxi Transfer Budva to Prishtina:
$361
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Budva - Dubrovnik : Private One-Way Transfer with Mercedes Vehicles:
$357
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Taxi Transfer Budva to Split:
$348
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Taxi Transfer Budva to Ohrid:
$323
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Taxi Transfer Budva to Sarajevo:
$274
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Private Transfer from Budva to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$249
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Luxury private transfer from Budva to Dubrovnik:
$246
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Budva to TIrana Transfer:
$224
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Private transfer from Budva to Dubrovnik airport:
$219
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Taxi Transfer Budva to Mostar:
$205
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Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer:
$204
Is it cheaper to fly into Sighisoara or Budva?
Prices for flights to both Budva and Sighisoara 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
Food in Sighisoara costs travelers about $17 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
Food in Budva costs travelers about $27 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Sighisoara $17
Budva $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sighisoara
For Sighisoara, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Târnave wines, water buffalos and old cake recipes-SIGHISOARA WALKING FOOD TOUR:
$58
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Sighisoara can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $6.27 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Entertainment and activities in Budva typically cost an average of $19 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Sighisoara
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sighisoara.
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Sighisoara Private Tour: Medieval Citadel & City Center Exploration Game:
$2.97
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Medieval Citadel City Exploration Game and Tour:
$5.67
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Sighisoara candlelight tour at Dracula's birth town -Outdoor experience:
$32
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City Tour Sighisoara in English:
$36
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City Walking Tour and Dracula House Visit:
$38
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Sighisoara Medieval City Tour - Private Walking Tour:
$38
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Sighisoara walking tour or the real house of Dracula -Outdoor experience:
$40
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From Sighisoara - Nature Tour of Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve:
$52
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From Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan:
$80
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Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan from Sighisoara:
$83
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Footsteps of Saxons day tour, in Transylvania, from Targu Mures:
$84
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Day Tour to Sighisoara from Brasov:
$121
Tours and Activities in Budva
Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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6-hour Tour to Dubrovnik from Budva:
$159
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Budva 1 hour Private walking tour:
$56
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Budva City Tour:
$61
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Budva Riviera private hiking experience:
$187
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Kotor Shore Excursion - Tour to Budva, Sveti Stefan, Kotor Old Town:
$216
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Kotor: Private Old Town and Jaz Beach Tour:
$250
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Lipa Cave Private Tour - Underground Adventure Experience:
$662
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Montenegro Day-Tour from Dubrovnik:
$61
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Montenegro lifestyle package tour:
$2,115
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Montenegro tour 1 (National park Lovcen, Kotor, Perast) from Budva:
$169
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Montenegro wonders package tour:
$2,351
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Montenegro:Kotor, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks Private Tour:
$119
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Sighisoara, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $5.12.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Budva may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $12 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Budva
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Budva:
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Private Wine Tour around Lake Skadar:
$199
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sighisoara and Budva, we can see that Budva is more expensive. And not only is Sighisoara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sighisoara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sighisoara 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 Budva would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budva than you might in Sighisoara.
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