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Istanbulis 25% cheaper โ BDI "Pricey" (30/10) vs Ljubljana "Pricey" (32/10). Dorms avg $โ21/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 9.1 rating
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17 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $54/night
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Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $3.95, dorms avg $21
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Coffee $2.75, dorms avg $22
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $4.56, 5 hostels
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Beer $3.54, 17 hostels
First-time Europer
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27 attractions
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17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐น๐ท Istanbul | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ34 cheaper | $โ46 | $12/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $57 cheaper | $73 | $16/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $96 cheaper | $115 | $20/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐น๐ท Istanbul | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ11.41 33% less | $โ17.09 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ25.09 29% less | $โ35.37 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ4.56 | $โ3.54 22% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ3.95 | $โ2.75 30% less |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ0.80 48% less | $โ1.53 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Istanbul
Turkey
30
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCheers Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$โ21/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
๐น๐ท Istanbul
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐บ๐ธ US
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Istanbul & Ljubljana
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐น๐ท Istanbul
12ยฐC
High
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7ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 70mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
11ยฐC
High
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2ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 88mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐น๐ท Istanbul
1. Military MuseumFree
2. Miniature ParkFree
3. Sculpture of BarbarossaFree
4. Serpent ColumnFree
5. Tomb of Hayreddin BarbarossaFree
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
1. Spomenik revolucijeFree
2. Spomenik umirajoฤega talcaFree
3. ล kucFree
4. Deฤek z riboFree
5. Galerija KresijaFree
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