Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVaranasi $31Dubrovnik $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $31, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $183. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVaranasi $14Dubrovnik $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVaranasi $28Dubrovnik $150
Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varanasi $4.38Dubrovnik $25
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$0.85
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Rickshaw Ride$0.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi
Also for Varanasi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Agra: One-Way Private Transfer to Varanasi: $166
- From Agra: Budget One Way Transfer Agra to Varanasi: $160
- Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk with transfers: $72
- Sarnath Tour with Guide & Car Including Hotel transfers: $70
- Smooth transfer from Varanasi Airport to Hotel: $60
- Private Car Airport Transfer from Hotel in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram: $55
- Delhi Private Arrival Transfer From New Delhi Airport To Hotel In Delhi: $34
- Varanasi - Arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $32
- Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotel: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zagreb to VIP Transfer with Your Choice of Tours: $846
- Transfers up to 3 persons to or from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik: $61
- Transfers from Dubrovnik: $70
- Transfer to from Slano up to 7 persons to or from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik APT: $116
- Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split: $232
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $70
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik to Sun Gardens, Trsteno or Brsečine: $115
- Transfer Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik airport: $45
- Transfer Dubrovnik to Split with Sightseeing in Ston Town: $285
- Transfer Dubrovnik > Bosnia: Sarajevo / Mostar / Jajce / Trebinje / Pocitelj etc: $51
- Split: TO Dubrovnik Private Transfer with Stop in Ston: $467
- Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 $11Dubrovnik $87
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$3.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- 3-hour street food tour: $33
- Half-Day Varanasi Village Tour with Cooking Class & Local Dining: $40
- Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Varanasi Bliss: Private Food Tour, Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti: $62
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $99
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $126
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $136
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 10+ Authentic Croatian Tastings: $138
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $156
- Dinner on Pelješac: A 5-Course Signature Authentic Experience: $157
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $159
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $162
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $201
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $278
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varanasi $9.30Dubrovnik $17
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$0.74
Tours and Activities in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
- 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
- 11 - Hours Agra Tour: Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal from Delhi.: $100
- 2 Day Private Bodhgaya Tour From Varanasi: $189
- 2 Day Private Mystical Varanasi Tour: $43
- 2 Day Varanasi Day Tour with Boating and English Speaking Guide: $300
- 2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi: $189
- 2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers: $135
- 2-Day Private Varanasi Tour Including Sunrise & Sunset Boat Ride: $188
- 3 Days Admirable Tour in Varanasi with private tour guided: $121
- 3 Days Private Enchanting Varanasi Tour: $109
- 3 Days Spiritual Tour in Varanasi: $293
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$62
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$52
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour in Dubrovnik: $111
- 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour: $160
- 2 hrs Guided Tour to CAVTAT a Small Place for Great Art: $58
- 2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour: $162
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $128
- 3-Hour Private Fort Lovrijenac and City Walls Tour with a Local Guide: $75
- 4 Hours Caves, Snorkeling and Swimming Tour in Dubrovnik: $91
- Adults Only Sunset Cruise in Dubrovnik on a 16th-Century Karaka: $59
- Adventure Dalmatia - Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik: $41
- Afternoon Dubrovnik Guided Kayaking Tour: $35
- Best Dubrovnik Tour for Cruise Passengers: $75
- Best of Montenegro PRIVATE Tour by CRUISER TAXI DUBROVNIK: $267
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVaranasi $6.96Dubrovnik $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Wine Tasting in Konavle, Near Dubrovnik & Cavtat – Join Us!: $52
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $64
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $64
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $80
- Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $84
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $91
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $93
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $93
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varanasi and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varanasi or Dubrovnik?
Varanasi has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Varanasi and Dubrovnik, 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.