Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Amalfi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varna and Amalfi 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: Varna or Amalfi?
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Amalfi $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is $215. 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 Varna and Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Amalfi $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Amalfi $210
Compare Hotels in Varna and Amalfi
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Amalfi? 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: Varna Hotel Prices and Amalfi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Amalfi $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $53
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $65
- Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from Kavarna to Varna (VAR) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $72
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus$4.29
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Train to Naples$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
- Amalfi to Naples airport/station Private departure transfer: $176
- Departure Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO): $224
- From Amalfi Coast: Transfer to Naples with Pompeii Tour: $388
- Mount Vesuvio Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch with Transfer from Amalfi Coast: $240
- Naples: Transfer to Amalfi one-way: $107
- Naples: Transfer to Amalfi visit Pompeii Along the way: $118
- Private Transfer - Amalfi to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $197
- Private Transfer - Praiano to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $175
- Private Transfer From Ravello or Amalfi to Naples : $109
- Private Transfer from Amalfi Coast Port to Naples Airport (NAP): $49
- Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples Airport ,Naples station: $251
- Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples: Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Varna 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 dayVarna $23Amalfi $67
Typical Food Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner$38
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Snacks$4.29
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Bread$1.07
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Dinner$44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
- OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $74
- Amalfi Coast: Mozzarella, Pasta, and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $80
- Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $87
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Salerno with Show Cooking: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Cava de' Tirreni: $97
- Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class and Dinner in Scafati: $104
- Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $114
- Amalfi Coast Home Cooking Class with Meal & Drinks Included: $134
- Genuine Home Cooking Class + Olive Oil Tasting: $139
- Cooking Class and Farmhouse Visit With Meal: $148
- Hands-on Cooking Class & Farmhouse visit in the Amalfi Coast: $152
- Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Vietri sul Mare: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Amalfi $29
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $11
- Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide: $13
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour: $19
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
- Private Virtual Tour in Varna with a Local Guide : $32
- Nessebar: Guided City Tour: $49
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- The OFFroad Adventure : $64
- The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $64
- Half-Day Tsarev Brod Winery and Walking Tour: $64
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amalfi Coast: $8.72
- Paestum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist: $27
- Discover Salerno - walking tour with a local expert guide -: $33
- Amalfi Lemon Experience: $37
- Salerno Panoramic Tour: $38
- Tour in the lemon fields on the Amalfi Coast: $43
- Guided tour of Michelangelo's Amalfi: $44
- Amalfi Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden: $48
- 4 Hour Cruise Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Aperitif: $49
- Amalfi Coast - Maiori: Path of Lemons, Tour with Tasting: $55
- Taurasi: Tasting, vineyard tour and visit to the cellar: $55
- Amalfi Coast: Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Grottoes Visit: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Amalfi $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $53
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Experience in Varna: $53
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $64
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $64
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- E-bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $104
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
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Wine$6.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Cantina Basileo: $66
- Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $71
- Wine Tasting and excursion to the Mt. Vesuvius from Pompeii: $93
- Positano: Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with a Sommelier: $101
- Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $142
- Wine Tasting at Basileo Cellar with Lunch: $169
- Wine Tour (lunch included): $197
- Exploring a Cilento village by e-bike with wine tasting: $211
- Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour: $252
- Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Wine Tasting Private Tour from Amalfi: $273
- From Positano: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $275
- Amalfi Coast: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $285
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varna Expensive? and Is Amalfi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Amalfi?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Amalfi, 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 Varna or Amalfi?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Varna or Amalfi in the Summer?
Both Amalfi and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Amalfi this time of year.
In July, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Amalfi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives more rain than Amalfi. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Amalfi 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Varna or Amalfi in the Autumn?
Both Amalfi and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Amalfi for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Varna is cooler than Amalfi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Amalfi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.
Amalfi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Varna usually gets less rain in October than Amalfi. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Amalfi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Varna or Amalfi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Amalfi. Also, many visitors come to Amalfi in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Varna. In the winter, Varna is much colder than Amalfi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Amalfi averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Varna usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Amalfi 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Varna or Amalfi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Amalfi. Also, most visitors come to Amalfi for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Varna is generally cooler than Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Varna often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in April than Amalfi. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Amalfi 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Amalfi and Varna
| Varna | Amalfi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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