Belgradeis 13% cheaper โ BDI "Fair" (43/10) vs Ljubljana "Pricey" (32/10). Dorms avg $โ16/night vs $โ22/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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17 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
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17 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $47/night
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Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $2.96, dorms avg $16
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Coffee $2.75, dorms avg $22
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $3.58, 17 hostels
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Beer $3.54, 17 hostels
First-time Europer
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26 attractions
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17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ท๐ธ Belgrade | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana | You Save / day |
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Shoestring Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ40 cheaper | $โ46 | $6/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $64 cheaper | $73 | $9/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $103 cheaper | $115 | $12/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ท๐ธ Belgrade | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana |
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| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ13.95 18% less | $โ17.09 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ29.11 18% less | $โ35.37 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ3.58 | $โ3.54 1% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ2.96 | $โ2.75 7% less |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | โ | $โ1.53 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $16/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSun Hostel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$โ16/night
Total hostels17
๐ธ๐ฎ32
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $22/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelAdhoc Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$โ22/night
Total hostels17
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
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City to City
Getting Between Belgrade & Ljubljana
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ท๐ธ Belgrade
๐ง Rainfall: 49mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
๐ง Rainfall: 88mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ท๐ธ Belgrade
1. Monument to Dositej ObradoviฤFree
2. Monument to Josif PanฤiฤFree
3. Monument to Jovan CvijiฤFree
4. Monument to Rigas FeraiosFree
5. SASA GalleryFree
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
1. Spomenik revolucijeFree
2. Spomenik umirajoฤega talcaFree
3. ล kucFree
4. Deฤek z riboFree
5. Galerija KresijaFree
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