Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Tbilisi?
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 Tbilisi or Belgrade?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tbilisi or Belgrade? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tbilisi or Belgrade?
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital of the country of Georgia. Its cobblestoned old town reflects a long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. Its diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau buildings and Soviet Modernist structures. Looming over it all are Narikala, a reconstructed 4th-century fortress, and Kartlis Deda, an iconic statue of the "Mother of Georgia." Tbilisi’s eternal charms of a dramatic setting in the deep valley of the swift Mtkvari River, picturesque architecture, an ever-lively arts and cultural scene, and the welcoming Georgian lifestyle have been added a whole new 21st-century dimension of inviting cafes and restaurants serving ever better food, up-to-date lodgings from backpacker hostels to international five-stars, interesting bars and clubs, spruced-up museums, galleries, parks, plazas and whole streets, modernized transport and a sprinkling of eye-catching contemporary architecture. The mix of modern and ancient elements makes Tbilisi the beating heart of the South Caucasus and it is well worth a visit.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTbilisi $34Belgrade $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Tbilisi is $34, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $53. 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 Tbilisi and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTbilisi $12Belgrade $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTbilisi $24Belgrade $62
Compare Hotels in Tbilisi and Belgrade
Looking for a hotel in Tbilisi or Belgrade? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tbilisi $6.02Belgrade $5.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Tbilisi City to Tbilisi Airport: $10
- Airport transfers in Tbilisi : $12
- Tbilisi Airport Transfers: $12
- 24/7 Taxi Airport Shuttle and Transfer Private Service: $14
- Airport transfer by Visit-geo: $16
- Tbilisi Airport Shuttle And Transfer Service: $18
- Batumi airport: Bus Transfer to/from Tbilisi: $18
- Batumi: Bus Transfer to/from Tbilisi: $19
- Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi: $20
- Private airport - city transfer Tbilisi: $22
- Tbilisi Private Arrival Airport Transfer: $23
- Tbilisi Airport to Hotel Transfer: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- VAN Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $90
- Serbia：Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $293
- Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik（Chinese）: $225
- Serbia: From Belgrade Airport to Belgrade One-way Transfer: $52
- Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $179
- Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $58
- Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $162
- Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $207
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $186
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $250
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $186
- Private Transfer : $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Tbilisi or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade and Tbilisi 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 dayTbilisi $13Belgrade $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi: $24
- Georgian Cooking Class with Khinkali and Khachapuri: $25
- Tbilisi Food Tour in a Local Family: $49
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $49
- Food Tour with 9 Tastings and Wine: $66
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour (All-inclusive): $75
- Full Day Tbilisi Tour with Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Activity: $95
- Private Full Day Old City Walking Tour with Authentic Georgian Dinner: $116
- Half-Day Food Tour of Tbilisi Dezerter's Bazaar: $125
- Private Cooking Class with a Georgian Grandmother in Tbilisi: $130
- Private Cooking Class with a Tbilisi Food and City Expert: $148
- Mtskheta: Exploring Heritage and Cuisine through Cooking Classes: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $69
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $80
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $81
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $110
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tbilisi $14Belgrade $4.60
Tours and Activities in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line: Experimentorium Ticket: $5.45
- Private 4 days Food & Wine and Sightseeing tour to Kakheti, Kazbegi, Mtskheta.: $10
- From Kakheti, Bodbe, Sighnaghi, & Telavi Day Tour: $12
- 3 Hour Walking Tour in Tbilisi: $13
- From Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, & Telavi Day Tour: $13
- Kakheti, Bodbe, Sighnaghi and Telavi (Group Tour): $13
- From Tbilisi : Kazbegi Gudauri & Zhinvali Guided Group Tour: $14
- Old Tbilisi Highlights Walking Tour with Wine & 10 Tastings: $14
- From Kazbegi, Gudauri, Gergeti Guided Group Tour: $14
- From Tbilisi to Gergeti Kazbegi and Gudauri GuidedGroupTour: $14
- Tbilisi Guided Walking Tour: $14
- Kazbegi, Gudauri and Ananuri Day Tour from Tbilisi: $14
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $212
- 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $171
- 2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included: $91
- 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $31
- 3-Hour Belgrade Zemun Neighborhood Tour: $87
- 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $205
- Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $103
- Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
- Avala Mountain Tour: $89
- BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $72
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $33
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTbilisi $17Belgrade $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Tbilisi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tbilisi:
- Wine Tasting Experience: $7.20
- Tbilisi:Guided 3-Hour Walking Tour with 5 wine tastings: $7.50
- Tbilisi.First impression of Tbilisi-evening walking,wine tasting: $7.50
- Wine Tasting in Tbilisi: $9.00
- From Tbilisi Kakheti Wine Tour to Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi: $14
- Full Day Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi Wine Tasting Tour: $14
- Kakheti: Bodbe, Sighnaghi, Telavi Wine Tour from Tbilisi: $15
- Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 8 Wine Tastings: $15
- Wine Tasting Feel the Difference of Qvevri or Classical Wine: $16
- Afternoon Walking tour & wine tasting in Old Town: $18
- Kakheti Region,Signaghi Tour with 7 Wine Tastings: $19
- Kakheti Wine Region: Signagi and Bodbe Tour with 8 Wine Tastings: $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $23
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $24
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $47
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $56
- The Original Belgrade Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer: $64
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $85
- Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $113
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $116
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $161
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $208
- Full-Day Tour along Danube with Three Stronghold Sightseeing and Wine Tasting: $226
- From Subotica & Palić Lake Tour with Wine tasting: $230
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tbilisi and Belgrade, we can see that Belgrade is more expensive. And not only is Tbilisi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tbilisi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tbilisi 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 Belgrade would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belgrade than you might in Tbilisi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tbilisi Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tbilisi or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 21% larger than the population of Tbilisi. When comparing the sizes of Tbilisi and Belgrade, 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.