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Ljubljanais 20% cheaper โ BDI "Pricey" (32/10) vs Dubrovnik "Pricey" (15/10). Dorms avg $โ33/night vs $โ22/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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5 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
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17 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $60/night
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Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $4.45, dorms avg $33
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Coffee $2.75, dorms avg $22
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $8.27, 5 hostels
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Beer $3.54, 17 hostels
First-time Europer
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6 attractions
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17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ58 | $โ46 cheaper | $12/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $93 | $73 cheaper | $20/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $141 | $115 cheaper | $26/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ20.68 | $โ17.09 17% less |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ40.77 | $โ35.37 13% less |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ8.27 | $โ3.54 57% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ4.45 | $โ2.75 38% less |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ2.95 | $โ1.53 48% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Dubrovnik
Croatia
15
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $33/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelYouth Club Lina (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$โ33/night
Total hostels5
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Ljubljana
Slovenia
32
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $22/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelAdhoc Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$โ22/night
Total hostels17
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐บ๐ธ US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Dubrovnik & Ljubljana
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik
15ยฐC
High
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8ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 151mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
11ยฐC
High
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2ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 88mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik
1. Kriลพ na SrฤuFree
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
1. Spomenik revolucijeFree
2. Spomenik umirajoฤega talcaFree
3. ล kucFree
4. Deฤek z riboFree
5. Galerija KresijaFree
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