A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Sofia vs. Sopron for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Sofia or Sopron?

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 Sofia and Sopron. 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: Sofia or Sopron?

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.

Sopron

Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bulgaria, The Best Luxury Tours to Hungary, and The Best Budget Tours to Hungary.


Which place is cheaper, Sopron or Sofia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Sofia is $65, while the average daily cost in Sopron 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 Sofia and Sopron in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sofia $41
    Sopron $29
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sofia $82
    Sopron $58
Compare Hotels in Sofia and Sopron

Looking for a hotel in Sofia or Sopron? 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.

Hotels in Sofia


Hotels in Sopron


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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: Sofia Hotel Prices and Sopron Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sofia $8.50
    Sopron $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sofia

Also for Sofia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Transfer from Sofia Airport: $49
  • Arrival Transfer: Sofia Airport SOF to Sofia in Luxury Car: $87
  • Arrival Transfer: Sofia Airport SOF to Sofia in Luxury Van: $76
  • Be Eco: Sofia Airport Transfer with an Electric Vehicle: $54
  • From Bansko Transfer with Rila Monastery Visit: $130
  • From Koprivshtitsa & Historic Homes Tour w/ Transfer: $54
  • From Plovdiv Day Tour with Transfer: $72
  • From Private Transfer to Bucharest: $455
  • From Private Transfer to Plovdiv: $98
  • From Private Transfer to Spa in Sapareva Banya: $92
  • From Rila Monastery & Melnik Day Trip with Transfers: $94
  • Private Airport Transfer from/to Sofia Bulgaria: $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Sofia or Sopron?

Prices for flights to both Sopron and Sofia 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 Meals for one day
    Sofia $18
    Sopron $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sofia

For Sofia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Guided Night Tour & Folklore Performance with Dinner: $49
  • Half-Day Sofia Evening Walking Tour with Vegetarian Dinner: $50
  • Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show: $98
  • Sofia by Night: Panoramic City Tour and Folklore Dinner: $108
  • Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore & Dinner: $109
  • Sofia by Night: Private Tour with Dinner: $119
  • Evening City Tour with Folklore Dinner: $119
  • Sofia by Night Panoramic Private Tour with Dinner, Folklore Show: $132

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sofia $6.00
    Sopron $5.53

Tours and Activities in Sofia

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sofia.

  • Audio Guided Museum Paleontology and Historical Geology Ticket: $3.86
  • Rila Monastery: Monastery & Museums Self-Guided Audio Tour 7 lang: $5.51
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (ENG): $7.61
  • Self-guided tour of Boyana Church: $7.71
  • Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art: $7.93
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Guided Walking Tour of Sofia: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Sofia Audio guide Tour offers available in 7 languages: $14
  • Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia: $15
  • Communist Walking Tour: $16
  • Communist Walking Tour of Sofia: $16

Tours and Activities in Sopron

Here are a few actual costs in Sopron for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Special Magical Christmas tour around Sopron: $220
  • The best of Sopron walking tour: $165
  • Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $99
  • Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $194
  • City Highlights Walking Tour: $194

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sofia $8.51
    Sopron $5.66

Sample the Local Flavors in Sofia

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sofia:

  • Sofia's Hidden Bars: 4-Hour Pub Crawl: $20
  • Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia: $33
  • Sofia Bar Crawl: $54
  • Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: $60
  • Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: $66
  • Sofia Exquisite Wine Tasting: $76
  • 1-Hour Private Cheese and Wine Tasting in Sofia : $87
  • From Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting: $99
  • Private Sofia Tour with Wine Tasting: $109
  • Private Sofia City Tour with Wine Tasting: $110
  • Hisarya, Starosel, and Wine Tasting Tour from Sofia: $116
  • Koprivshtitsa and Starosel Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $141


When comparing the travel costs between Sofia and Sopron, we can see that Sopron 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 Sofia Expensive? and Is Sopron Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Sofia or Sopron?

Sofia has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Sopron. When comparing the sizes of Sofia and Sopron, 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.