Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Zagreb?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zagreb or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zagreb and Vancouver. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Zagreb or Vancouver?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb $82Vancouver $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is $82, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $142. 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 Zagreb and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb $51Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb $102Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb or Vancouver? 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb $9.69Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- private transfer from Trogir/Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,765
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Vienna: $936
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Budapest: $936
- Private Transfer from Split or Trogir to Zagreb: $807
- Split to Zagreb via Plitvice lake, private transfer: $766
- Transfer Zagreb - Split or Split - Zagreb: $765
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Split: $762
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice & Rastoke: $646
- Private Transfer Tour from Zagreb - Split via Plitvice Lakes: $607
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Split or Split to Zagreb: $570
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb with stop at Plitvice: $560
- Zagreb to Budapest Private Transfer by Minivan: $537
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.40
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.78
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by SUV: $120
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury Car: $163
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $186
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $428
- Canada Place Port to Vancouver Airport(YVR) - Departure Transfer : $55
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury Car: $163
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury SUV: $133
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
- Mount Washington to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Transfer: $93
- Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb $18Vancouver $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $137
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $958
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $94
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $108
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $134
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $138
- Authentic Asian Eats Walking Food Tour: $142
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $153
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $157
- Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour: $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb $13Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private eclectic experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park: $164
- Zagreb History Walking Tour: $32
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Zagreb City with Guide (up to 10): $153
- 2-Hour Unveiling A Captivating History Tour: $108
- 4 Day Touristic Adventure from Zagreb: $2,465
- 4-hour Private Zagreb & the Mountain Tour in a Yugo car: $115
- All-Inclusive Day Tour Zagreb-Rastoke-Plitvice Lakes-Split: $968
- Back to Yugoslavia Private City Tour in Old-Timer Yugo Car: $93
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $177
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb - Walking Tour: $435
- Best of ISTRIA: Amphitheater PULA + ROVINJ + HUM or POREČ - fully Private Tour: $263
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $73
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Vancouver self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.75
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.82
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Fort Langley: a Film & Television Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.19
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.19
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.46
- Historic Walking Tours of Vancouver with Then & Now Images!: $6.68
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.68
- Vancouver Downtown: Espionage Adventure Outdoor Escape Game: $6.99
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.31
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb $9.49Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $103
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $179
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
- Castles & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $235
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl ROUTE B: $18
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $134
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $138
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $165
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $166
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $167
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb is in Europe and Vancouver is in North America, 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 Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver than you might in Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb and Vancouver, 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 Zagreb or Vancouver?
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 Zagreb or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Zagreb during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Zagreb is generally a little warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 22°C (72°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Zagreb. In the summer, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Vancouver. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
Zagreb is a little warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Zagreb usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver during autumn. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Vancouver. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Zagreb. In the winter, Zagreb is much colder than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zagreb in January average around 1°C (35°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Zagreb often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Zagreb usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Zagreb is generally a little warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
Zagreb usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver during spring. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In April, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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