Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Paros?
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 Paros or Novi Sad?
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 Paros and Novi Sad. 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: Paros or Novi Sad?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €154Novi Sad €24
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is €24. 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 Paros and Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Novi Sad €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Novi Sad €22
Compare Hotels in Paros and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Paros or Novi Sad? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Novi Sad -
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad and Paros 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 dayParos €77Novi Sad €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience in Amorgos: $68
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $125
- Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
- Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Novi Sad -
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Bar and Game Room Experience on Paros Island: $72
- Paros Bus Island Tour: $74
- Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
- Koufonisi Shared Speedboat Day Tour from Piso Livadi Port Paros: $78
- Paros Island Tour: $78
- Half Day Cruise Explore Paros Antiparos and Despotiko : $78
- Half Day Sea Tours Blue Lagoon Sea Caves Antiparos Alyki port: $78
- Iraklia and Koufonisi Cruise from Paros: $81
- Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $84
- Half Day Sea Tour on Pirate Wooden Party Boat- Alyki port: $85
- Paros Half Day Wooden Boat Sea Tours in Parikia Bay or Sunset: $85
- Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
Tours and Activities in Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
- Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $100
- Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $278
- Novi Sad tour from Belgrade: $189
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $560
- Private Romantic Tour: $562
- Walking Tour city center and Petrovaradin Fortress: $41
- Private Day Tour Discovering Gems of Novi Sad in Luxury: $109
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Novi Sad -
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
- 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
- Fruška Gora Wine Tasting with Local Bites: $35
- From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $211
- From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Novi Sad, we can see that Paros is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Paros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paros than you might in Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paros or Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and Novi Sad, 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.