Which place is cheaper, Sarajevo or Tbilisi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tbilisi or Sarajevo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tbilisi or Sarajevo? 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 Sarajevo?
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.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and is one of the most culturally and historically interesting cities to visit in Europe. The city was at the crossroads where the Eastern and Western Roman Empires divided, and the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches divided. Today it is most associated with the Civil War that occurred here between 1992 and 1995. There are still many remnants of the war left, from the cemeteries that dot the countryside to the leftover damage done by bombs. Despite its brutal history, Sarajevo has begun to thrive again, both economically and as a tourist destination.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTbilisi $29Sarajevo $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Tbilisi is $29, while the average daily cost in Sarajevo is $70. 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 Sarajevo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTbilisi $13Sarajevo $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTbilisi $26Sarajevo $54
Compare Hotels in Tbilisi and Sarajevo
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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: Sarajevo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tbilisi $6.20Sarajevo $7.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Tbilisi - Kazbegi: $60
- Transfer to Ski resort Bakuriani: $181
- Transfer to Mestia Svaneti: $136
- Transfer from airport to any place in Tbilisi: $33
- Transfer from Tbilisi to skiing resort Gudauri: $61
- Transfer from Tbilisi to Yerevan whith tour.: $180
- Transfer from Tbilisi to Kazbegi : $65
- Transfer from Tbilisi airport to hotel and from hotel to airport : $203
- Transfer from Tbilisi City to Tbilisi Airport: $10
- Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the city: $35
- Transfer airport Tbilisi - Gudauri: $80
- Transfer Airport Tbilisi to Tbilisi : $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Sarajevo:
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Tram Tickets (for 2)$1.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sarajevo
Also for Sarajevo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer tour Sarajevo-Dubrovnik: $163
- Transfer from/to Sarajevo - Neum: $176
- Transfer from/to Sarajevo - Belgrade: $286
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Kotor+Herzegovina tour: $126
- Split Private Transfer Service: $298
- Private Transfer to and from Sarajevo Airport: $25
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Split: $319
- Dubrovnik Private Transfer Service: $298
- Airport transfers and all other transfers 4 people: $27
- Sarajevo to/from Zagreb Transfer Day Tour (North-central Bosnia): $152
- Sarajevo to/from Dubrovnik Transfer Tour via Mostar & Herzegovina: $141
- Sarajevo to/from Belgrade UNESCO Transfer Day Tour (Fees Incl.): $163
Is it cheaper to fly into Tbilisi or Sarajevo?
Prices for flights to both Sarajevo 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 $8.03Sarajevo $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Natural Wine Degustation and Tasting with Georgian Dinner Option: $20
- Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi: $24
- Georgian Cooking Class with Khinkali and Khachapuri: $25
- Adjarian Khachapuri Making Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $49
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour: $70
- Authentic Georgian Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Mother-Daughter Duo in Tbilisi: $71
- Taste of Georgia. Cooking-Class Khinkali, Khachapuri and more: $75
- Vegetarian Georgian Cooking Class: $78
- Food Tour with 9 Tastings and Wine: $88
- In Georgian Cooking Masterclass by Local: $101
- Nana's Kitchen - traditional Georgian cooking class at real Georgian family home: $110
Typical Food Prices in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour with Local Craft Experience: $43
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with your Host Family: $43
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with Host Family: $53
- Cooking class: Traditional Bosnian Pie: $60
- Bosnian Cooking Lessons: $79
- Sarajevo Food Tour off the beaten path: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tbilisi $15Sarajevo $12
Tours and Activities in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kakheti One Day Tour: $17
- tour in art-studio in suburb of Tbilisi,you can take memories of georgia along: $103
- "Tbilisi to Borjomi Rabati Vardzia:Full-Day GuidedGroupTour: $38
- "Tbilisi to Kazbegi, Gudauri, Ananuri Group Guided Tour": $25
- "Bodbe,Signaghi,Telavi:GuidedTour FreeWineTasting: $15
- 002 | Kakheti Wine Region Full Day Tour -Group: $25
- 1 Day Kazbegi Tour: $26
- 1 Day Tour in Dashbashi Canyon: $50
- 1 day Gudauri and Kazbegi private tour-By Travel master (Georgia): $169
- 1 day Mtskheta Tour: $26
- 13 km hike in Borjomi - Group tour from Tbilisi: $47
- 19th Century Tbilisi In a Nutshell- walking tour: $75
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Sarajevo's activities, tours, and tickets:
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National Museum (for 2)$7.64
Tours and Activities in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Beautiful National Park Sutjeska - Full day Tour: $65
- 2 Days Private Guided Tour in Sarajevo and Mostar: $163
- 4-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food Tastings and Craft Experience: $43
- 8 to 9 Hours Daily Tour To Travnik and Jajce From Sarajevo: $103
- Assassination Tour: $27
- BOSNIAN PYRAMIDS TOUR (nature, history & archeology): $64
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Half-Day Tour from Sarajevo: $80
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Tour from Sarajevo: $79
- Bijambare Cave and Spring of River Bosna Tour: $45
- Bosnia's Treasures: 7-Day Private Tour: $1,304
- Bosnian Castles Tour: Vranduk Tešanj Srebrenik from Sarajevo: $149
- Bosnian Kingdom Capitals: Travnik & Jajce Tour from Sarajevo: $137
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTbilisi $18Sarajevo $7.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Tbilisi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tbilisi:
- 3 Hours Walk Around Wine Tasting of 12 Different Wines in Tbilisi: $10
- Tbilisi.First impression of Tbilisi-evening walking,wine tasting: $11
- One-day tour of Kakheti from Tbilisi, free wine tasting: $14
- Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Wine Tasting Cable Car and Bakery: $14
- Tbilisi Walking Tour with Cable Cars, Wine Tasting and Traditional Bakery: $15
- Full Day Wine Tour Bodbe , Sighnaghi , Telavi: $16
- Wine Tasting Feel the Difference of Qvevri or Classical Wine: $16
- Kakheti Day Group Tour: Free Wine Tasting: $17
- Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Kosher Wine Tasting: $18
- Kakheti Wine Tour, Кахетия -Винный Тур: $19
- Kakheti: Sighnaghi city of love, Bodbe, Telavi, Free wine tasting: $19
- Full Day Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi Wine Tasting Tour: $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tbilisi and Sarajevo, we can see that Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tbilisi or Sarajevo?
Tbilisi has a larger population, and is about 51% larger than the population of Sarajevo. When comparing the sizes of Tbilisi and Sarajevo, 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.