Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Diyarbakir?
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 Diyarbakir or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Diyarbakir and Podgorica. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Diyarbakir or Podgorica?
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Diyarbakir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $103Podgorica $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $103, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $158. 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 Diyarbakir and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $60Podgorica $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $120Podgorica $108
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir or Podgorica? 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $24Podgorica $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Kotor: $161
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $119
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $90
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $82
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $128
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $147
- Private Transfer: TGD Airport to Podgorica in Business Car: $47
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport by Business Car: $52
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Van: $58
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Sedan Car: $39
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $43
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $177
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Diyarbakir 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 dayDiyarbakir $27Podgorica $82
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.15
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Lunch for Two$0.46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $16Podgorica $24
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $297
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $8.35
- 2 Hours Guided - Group Nature Tour (taste local wine on tour): $18
- ALBANIA tour - Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra: $143
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $214
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $203
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $39
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $245
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $219
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $227
- Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise: $119
- Family Adventures in A Journey of Discovery: $115
- Fantastic ATV Quad Adventure in mountain ofKolašin : $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $14Podgorica $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Skadar Lake Private Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Shots: $70
- E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting & Waterfalls: $81
- Book Your Wine Tour: $100
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $106
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $116
- Wine tour- Family winery visit, food tasting & Skadar Lake boat cruise: $177
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $179
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $233
- SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $233
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $325
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Diyarbakir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Diyarbakir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Diyarbakir 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica than you might in Diyarbakir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Diyarbakir Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Podgorica?
Diyarbakir has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir and Podgorica, 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.