Which place is cheaper, Brno or Varanasi?
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 Varanasi or Brno?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varanasi and Brno can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Varanasi or Brno?
Varanasi
Known to be one of India's holiest cities, many come to Varanasi on a spiritual pilgrimage looking to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River. Dating back to the 11th Century BC, it is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Centuries old temples make up the backdrop, as many come and come again to perform their holy rights at the edge of the historic river.
Brno
Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVaranasi $31Brno $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $31, while the average daily cost in Brno is $189. 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 Varanasi and Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVaranasi $14Brno $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVaranasi $28Brno $158
Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Brno? 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: Varanasi Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varanasi $4.29Brno $2.88
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Varanasi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Varanasi:
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Tuk Tuk Through Town$0.83
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Rickshaw Ride$0.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi
Also for Varanasi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer from Varanasi Hotel to Airport: $28
- Private Transfer Varanasi to Bodhgaya - One Way: $98
- Private Transfer from Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS) Airport to Varanasi: $43
- Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotel: $12
- Private Transfer: Varanasi Station to Hotel: $10
- Varanasi Airport : Transfer To Hotel / To Airport: $21
- Varanasi Airport : Transfer to Hotel / To Airport: $13
- Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi Hotels to Varanasi Airport drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi hotel to Bodhgaya hotel private transfer: $135
- Airport Pickup/Drop Transfer Service: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- Vienna: Private transfer Brno to Vienna: $217
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $241
- TRAIN Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno and Varanasi 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 dayVaranasi $11Brno $109
Typical Food Prices in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner In Town$3.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour: Highlights Tour with Tasting &Sunset in Varanasi: $14
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Night Boat Ride, Aarti Ceremony and Dinner: $29
- Ganga Aarti with Street Food Tour of Varanasi: $40
- Half-Day Varanasi Village Tour with Cooking Class & Local Dining: $40
- Varanasi Cooking Classes with Shobha: $40
- Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Dinner: $42
- Private Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings & Pickup: $44
- Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $44
- Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $50
- Dashashwamedh Ganga Arati from balcony with Street Food Tour: $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brno
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brno.
- Essential Guided Walking Food Tour: $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varanasi $9.11Brno -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Varanasi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Varanasi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Ride$0.73
Tours and Activities in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Sunrise Boat Tour: $3.17
- Photo tour in holy Varanasi: $7.40
- Spiritual and Heritage Walking Tour in Varanasi: $11
- Cultural & Spiritual Trails of Old Town Varanasi Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Temple Walk Tour Varanasi: $11
- Private Customizable Walking Tour with Local Guide: $11
- Classic 1 Day Private Guided Tour With Boat Ride: $11
- Cycle of Life, Death & Rebirth (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Mysticism of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Walking Tour): $12
- Explore the Old Varanasi City: Guided Walking Tour on foot: $12
- Exploring Varanasi Markets: Guided Tour with Local Guide: $12
- Varanasi Spiritual Trails: Guided Tour by Foot with a Local: $12
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $69
- 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $41
- BMP tank driving experience Prague: $285
- Beyond Secrets of Moravian Nature - Half-Day Tour: $193
- Brno City Tour Discover the Czech Republic Hidden Gem: $20
- Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $100
- Brno Historical Walking Tour: $34
- Brno Private Walking Tour: $264
- Brno Self Guided Walking Tour Old Town and Castle: $8.02
- Brno’s Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $784
- 3-Hour History & Legends Walking Tour: $60
- Food tasting tour in Hidden Gems (Small Groups): $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVaranasi $6.81Brno $2.53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varanasi and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Varanasi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Varanasi is in Asia and Brno is in Europe, 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 Varanasi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varanasi 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 Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Varanasi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varanasi Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varanasi or Brno?
Varanasi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Varanasi and Brno, 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.