Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar?
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 Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Hamburg 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: Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Hamburg?
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Located in northeast Romania, Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the Transylvania region and one of the nation's most-visited cities. Many visitors come to experience the modern Transylvanian university culture, admire historic churches and other landmarks, see fortress ruins, and visit museums.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Romania, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Romania, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $110Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $110, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $166. 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 Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $54Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $108Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Hamburg? 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: Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar Hotel Prices and Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $15Hamburg $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
- Private Transfer Cluj Napoca Airport: $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Car: $160
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $118
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $249
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $204
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg and Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar 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 dayCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $47Hamburg $70
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $53
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $53
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $8.51Hamburg $46
Tours and Activities in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Here are a few actual costs in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour: $35
- Private city tour in Cluj-Napoca: $52
- Local Tour of Cluj by Electric Bike: $54
- Cluj Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide: $54
- Cluj Comunism Walking Tour : $60
- Jewish Heritage Tour in Cluj: $60
- Cluj-Napoca Walking City Tour: $63
- Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges: $107
- CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE: $107
- Snowshoeing Fun Tour from Cluj Napoca: $107
- Evening Culinary Experience in Rimetea (5h, from Cluj): $113
- Curly Tour - Day trip from Cluj :): $119
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.57
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.57
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hamburg's Port History: $7.99
- FC ST. PAULI-MUSEUM Entrance Ticket: $8.22
- RICKMER RICKMERS Museum Entry Ticket: $8.22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $7.27Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
- Pub Crawl in Cluj: $29
- Sibiu & wine tasting (1 day, from Cluj): $137
- Sighisoara & wine tasting (1 day, from Cluj): $161
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar. When comparing the sizes of Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Hamburg, 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.
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.