Which place is cheaper, Trieste 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 Trieste?
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 Trieste. 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 Trieste?
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Diyarbakir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $103Trieste $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $103, while the average daily cost in Trieste is $145. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $60Trieste $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $120Trieste $130
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Trieste
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir or Trieste? 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 Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $24Trieste $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Venice from Trieste Port - Transfer or Tour for Disembarking Ship: $260
- Transfer from Trieste to Venice Airport: $191
- Transfer from Trieste to Ljubljana Airport: $128
- Transfer from Trieste Airport to Ljubljana: $125
- Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport: $114
- Small-Group Transfer from Trieste City to Trieste Airport: $80
- Small-Group Transfer from Piran / Portorož to Trieste Airport: $84
- Private transfer from Trieste to Pula: $171
- Private transfer from Portoroz to Ljubljana city: $257
- Private transfer from Piran to Ljubljana city: $267
- Private transfer from Lipica to airport Ljubljana: $234
- Private transfer from Izola to Ljubljana city: $244
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 $27Trieste $63
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Unique Food Tour with Local Flavors and Tastings: $90
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $154
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $298
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $16Trieste $25
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The best of Izola walking tour: $108
- Amazing Private Tour Postojna and Predjama from Portoroz: $210
- Best Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $94
- Coastal Escape: Izola&Marezige Wine Hills Private tour from Koper: $179
- Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $102
- Experience Trieste: $203
- Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour: $299
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola: $137
- Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran: $143
- Full Day Majestic Venice Tour with Canal Ride from Trieste : $105
- Full Day Venice Tour from Trieste for First Time Cruise Visitors: $92
- Guided tour of Cividale, a UNESCO site for Lombard history: $238
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $14Trieste $9.39
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $143
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $182
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $293
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Trieste, we can see that Trieste 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 Trieste would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trieste 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 Trieste Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Trieste?
Diyarbakir has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Trieste. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir and Trieste, 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.