Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Split or Cordoba?
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 Split and Cordoba. 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: Split or Cordoba?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit €127Cordoba €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is €127, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €58. 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 Split and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit €74Cordoba €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit €148Cordoba €92
Compare Hotels in Split and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Split or Cordoba? 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: Split Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split €14Cordoba €2.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,112
- Split/Trogir to Zagreb: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,112
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $1,078
- Private Zagreb to Split transfer with Plitvice lakes & Wine: $1,006
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Zagreb: $993
- Private Transfer to Dubrovnik w/ Winery & Ston Visit: $796
- Split Airport: Speedboat Taxi transfer to/from Hvar: $702
- Airport to Hvar Town Speedboat Transfer: $585
- Private Boat Transfer to Hvar Island: $550
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $493
- Transfer from Split Airport: $468
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $467
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Split 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 daySplit €41Cordoba €6.26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $53
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $143
- A Vineyard Feast: A Group Dinner and Wine Tasting: $199
- Split Cooking Class: $210
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $210
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $210
- Cooking class on island Brac: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split €3.72Cordoba €16
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue cave and Hvar - 5 Islands speedboat tour from Split: $156
- Plitvice Lakes Experience from Split: $166
- Private Foodie Tour: Wine & Seafood with a Local Chef: $239
- Private Tour with Local Guide from Split English or German : $240
- Šolta Island from 5-Hour Olive Oil Tour with Lunch: $257
- Šolta Island from Private E-Bike Tour: $328
- Šolta Island: Self-Guided Bike Tour: $94
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $82
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $93
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $54
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $191
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit €7.97Cordoba €6.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $49
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $50
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $54
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $56
- Educational wine tasting in Split: $57
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $59
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Cordoba, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Split is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Split and Cordoba, 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 Split or Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Split has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Split or Cordoba in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Cordoba. Many visitors come to Split in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Split is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Split average around 26°C (80°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. Split usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Split usually receives less rain than Cordobain January. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuarySplit 26°C (80°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Split or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Split as well as Cordoba. Most visitors come to Split for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Split is a little warmer than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Split averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In the autumn, Split often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cordobain April. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilSplit 18°C (64°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Split or Cordoba in the Winter?
Both Cordoba and Split are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Split because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Split is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Split in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
Split usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Split usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulySplit 8°C (47°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Split or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Split during the spring are popular places to visit. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In April, Split is generally cooler than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Split average around 15°C (59°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Split. In the spring, Split often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in April than Cordobain October. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberSplit 15°C (59°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Split
| Split | Cordoba | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 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.