Which place is cheaper, Albufeira or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Albufeira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Albufeira can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Albufeira?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
Albufeira
Located in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal, Albufeira was once a small fishing village which has since evolved into a popular destination for tourists attracted by the area's beaches, pleasant climate, and fresh seafood.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $56Albufeira $214
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $56, while the average daily cost in Albufeira is $214. 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 Belgrade and Albufeira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $33Albufeira $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $66Albufeira $172
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Albufeira
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Albufeira? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Albufeira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $6.11Albufeira $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $42
- Airport transfer between Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Novi Sad: $115
- Belgrade Airport Transfers to/from any Destination: $65
- Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $102
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $51
- Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $50
- Belgrade airport transfer (by car): $53
- Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $274
- Airport Transfer to a city location: $47
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $5.17
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $69
- Private Airport Transfer: $104
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:
- Stork Transfers - Private Transfer From Albufeira to Faro Airport (up to 4 pax): $52
- Albufeira to Faro Airport Transfer 4pax ONE WAY: $54
- Private Transfer to Faro Albufeira Alvor Seville Lisbon and Lagos: $54
- Private Transfer from Albufeira Hotel to Faro Airport: $54
- From Slide & Splash Waterpark One-Way Transfer: $65
- Private Transfer from Albufeira to Faro Airport (5 to 8 pax): $68
- Faro Airport Private Transfer From/To Portimão or Lagos: $72
- Private Group Transfers from Albufeira to Faro Airport: $77
- Private Faro Airport Transfer from Albufeira (up to 8 passangers): $84
- Private Transfer from Olhos de Água to Faro (FAO) Airport: $87
- Private Transfer from Vilas Guerreiro (Olhos de Água) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $95
- Private Transfer from Apartamentos Pescadores (Albufeira) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Albufeira?
Prices for flights to both Albufeira and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $18Albufeira $97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $82
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $83
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $83
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $113
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Albufeira
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Albufeira.
- A Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with pick up: $54
- Portuguese Traditional Dinner and Cocktail Experience: $59
- Dinner at the Vineyards in Lagoa: $71
- 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar: $73
- Sunset Beach Safari w/ Champagne & Chicken Piri Piri Dinner: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.92Albufeira $45
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.19
- Museum of the 90s: Entry Ticket: $7.04
- Red Star Football Club Museum Ticket: $8.21
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $13
- Museum of the 90s: Entry & Guided Tour: $14
- Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
- Discover Stunning Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Downtown Belgrade GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $15
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $18
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $18
- Guided Walking Tour: $18
- Communist Tour in Belgrade: $18
Tours and Activities in Albufeira
Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss: $23
- Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets: $23
- 70 Minutes Guided Secrets of Albufeira Walking Tour: $24
- 70 Minutes Guided Old Ruins Walking Tour in Albufeira: $24
- Kayak tour Albufeira.: $30
- Algarve Sunset Experience - Half Day Jeep Safari Trip: $30
- Benagil caves's kayak tour: $30
- Caves and Coastline Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil: $30
- Jeep Tour of the City and Coast of Albufeira: $33
- Algarve 3-Hour Benagil Sunset and Coastline Tour: $34
- Dolphin Watching and Cave Boat Cruise from Albufeira: $35
- Dolphin Watching and Caves Cruise: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $23Albufeira $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Guided Nightlife Pub Crawl: $26
- Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $57
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $71
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $77
- Belgrade Buzzin Pub Crawl: $83
- Novisad Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: $83
- Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour: $89
- Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $94
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $101
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $106
- Novi Sad and Fruska Gora with Wine Tasting in Sremski Karlovci: $113
Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira
Also in Albufeira, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Highlights & WINE TASTING: $68
- Small-Group Wine Tour & Silves Exploration (from Albufeira): $78
- Wine Tasting Tour in Algarve Winery : $78
- Albufeira/Vilamoura: Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $81
- Wine Lovers: Winery, Wine Tasting, Chicken Piri Piri & Sights : $82
- Full day Tour in Silves with Wine Tasting: $167
- Private Yoga and Wine Tasting Experience from Albufeira: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Albufeira, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Albufeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Albufeira than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Albufeira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Albufeira?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Albufeira. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Albufeira, 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 Belgrade or Albufeira?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Belgrade or Albufeira in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Albufeira. Furthermore, many visitors come to Albufeira in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally cooler than Albufeira. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Albufeira fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Albufeira 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Albufeira in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Albufeira. Additionally, most visitors come to Albufeira for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Belgrade is cooler than Albufeira in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Albufeira fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Albufeira 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Albufeira in the Winter?
Both Albufeira and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Albufeira because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Belgrade can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Albufeira. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Albufeira averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Albufeira 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Albufeira in the Spring?
Both Albufeira and Belgrade during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Albufeira this time of year.
In April, Belgrade is generally cooler than Albufeira. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Albufeira fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Albufeira 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Albufeira and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.