Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Berlin?
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 Berlin 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 Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Varna and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Berlin? 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 Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Berlin $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $118
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $141
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $133
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $141
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $108
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $112
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $63
- Berlin Airport Arrival Transfer to Potsdam Hotels: $173
- Berlin Airporttransfer, Driver, Chauffeur, Limousinenservice: $107
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Car: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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 $23Berlin $56
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $63
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress : $114
- From Hiking and Climbing Day Tour: $74
- From Rock Sanctuaries Hiking Tour: $74
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch: $87
- GPS & Video guided Tour to The North Coast Of The Black Sea: $183
- Guided Nessebar Sightseeing Tour with Pick Up: $108
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Self-Guided Photo Tour with Digital hybrid Photobook: $0.53
- Berlin Walking Tour: $2.62
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $2.62
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.20
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.20
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.21
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.74
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.74
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Berlin $18
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 Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original One80 Berlin Pub Crawl: $16
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $26
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $69
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $214
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $250
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Berlin, we can see that Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Berlin, 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 Berlin?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Varna or Berlin in the Summer?
Both Berlin and Varna during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Varna is generally a little warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Berlin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Varna. In the summer, Varna often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in July than Berlin. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Varna or Berlin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Berlin. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
Varna is a little warmer than Berlin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Berlin. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Varna or Berlin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Varna as well as Berlin. Additionally, many travelers come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Berlin. It's quite cold in Varna in the winter. In the winter, Varna is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Berlin averages at about -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Berlin. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Varna or Berlin in the Spring?
Both Berlin and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Varna is generally a little warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Varna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Berlin during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives more rain than Berlin. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Varna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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.