vs
Romeis 18% cheaper โ BDI "Pricey" (31/10) vs Dubrovnik "Pricey" (15/10). Dorms avg $โ33/night vs $โ45/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forโฆ
Traveler type
๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik
๐ฎ๐น Rome
Solo budget traveler
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
5 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
20 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
Private rooms avg $60/night
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
Private rooms avg $155/night
Digital nomad
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
Coffee $4.45, dorms avg $33
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
Coffee $2.29, dorms avg $45
Nightlife seeker
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
Beer $8.27, 5 hostels
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
Beer $5.89, 20 hostels
First-time Europer
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
6 attractions
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
26 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik | ๐ฎ๐น Rome | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ58 | $โ47 cheaper | $11/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $93 | $79 cheaper | $14/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $141 | $126 cheaper | $15/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik | ๐ฎ๐น Rome |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ20.68 | $โ17.68 15% less |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ40.77 | $โ38.31 6% less |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ8.27 | $โ5.89 29% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ4.45 | $โ2.29 49% less |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ2.95 | $โ1.77 40% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
๐ญ๐ทโผ
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
๐ฎ๐นโผ
Rome
Italy
31
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $45/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelWiki Hostel Colive (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ45/night
Total hostels20
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik
๐ฎ๐น Rome
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 & Rome
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik
15ยฐC
High
/
8ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 151mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug
๐ฎ๐น Rome
16ยฐC
High
/
7ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 90mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ญ๐ท Dubrovnik
1. Kriลพ na SrฤuFree
๐ฎ๐น Rome
No attraction data
Common Questions
FAQ
Is Dubrovnik or Rome cheaper for backpackers?+
How many hostels are in Dubrovnik vs Rome?+
Do I need a visa for Dubrovnik or Rome?+
When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik or Rome?+
What's the cheapest month to visit Dubrovnik and Rome?+
Keep Exploring
People Also Compared
Ready to book?
Plan a trip to both cities
Full itinerary with real-time flights, hostels & transport โ built on our 64k+ price index.
Build Your Itinerary โFree ยท No account required ยท Results in under 30 seconds