Which place is cheaper, Prague or Plovdiv?
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 Plovdiv or Prague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Plovdiv and Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Plovdiv or Prague?
Plovdiv
Located in a large, hilly plain between the Rhodope Mountains in the south of Bulgaria and the Balkan Range in the central part of the country, Plovdiv sits uniquely spread across six hills. It is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, dating back roughly 8,000 years. Some of its best features are its ancient ruins and historic architecture.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Adventure Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlovdiv $105Prague $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Plovdiv is $105, while the average daily cost in Prague is $147. 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 Plovdiv and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlovdiv $48Prague $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlovdiv $96Prague $154
Compare Hotels in Plovdiv and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Plovdiv or Prague? 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: Plovdiv Hotel Prices and Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Plovdiv $24Prague $9.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plovdiv
Also for Plovdiv, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private One-way Transfer Plovdiv Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $70
- Transfer from Plovdiv to Stara Zagora: $95
- Transfer from Plovdiv to Pamporovo: $98
- Transfer Plovdiv to Sofia airport/city with a car 3+1: $107
- Transfer from Pamporovo to Sofia: $107
- Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia: $113
- Transfer from Plovdiv to Borovets: $113
- Transfer from Plovdiv to Burgas city/airport with sedan/minivan/minibus: $208
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Transfer from Vaclav Airport (PRG) to Prague City Center: $26
- Transfer from Prague to Karlovy Vary: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing : $141
- Transfer from Prague to Dresden: Private daytrip with 2 hours for sightseeing: $210
- Transfer from Prague to Cesky Krumlov with 2h in Hluboka : $152
- Scenic Private Transfer from Passau to Prague in a Sanitized Car: $289
- Private transfer from Prague to Vienna, Door-to-Door: $295
- Private transfer from Prague to Passau: $200
- Private city transfer in Hotel - Restaurant or Theatre - Hotel: $103
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to Prague airport: $60
- Private Transfer from Prague to Vilshofen with stop in Č.Krumlov or Hluboká: $283
- Private Transfer from Prague to Pilsen(Plzen): $286
- Private Transfer from Prague to Pilsen with 2 hours for sightseeing: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Plovdiv or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague and Plovdiv 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 dayPlovdiv $40Prague $51
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.84
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Lunch for One$15
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Bananas$0.68
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Cookies$0.38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $64
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $70
- Prague Boats 3-hour Dinner Cruise: $73
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $77
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $83
- Prague Boats 3-hours Crystal Dinner Cruise: $85
- Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $85
- Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $89
- Savor 10 Course Dinner in Chef’s Kitchen: $95
- Prague to Detenice Medieval Castle, Brewery and Dinner Experience: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Plovdiv $17Prague $18
Tours and Activities in Plovdiv
For Plovdiv, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Old Town Guided Walking Tour & Audioguide & Museum: $18
- Guided Walking Tour: $18
- Audio Guide for All Haskovo & Kardjali Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $23
- Plovdiv guided walking tour: $23
- Plovdiv Walking Tour To Old Town And Ancient Roman Landmarks: $24
- Private Virtual Tour in Plovdiv with a Local Guide: $35
- Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv: $42
- Food Walk Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour: $42
- Audio Guide for All Rhodope Mountain Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $46
- Private Plovdiv Walking Tour: $48
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.84
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.77
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Image Theatre for Two$46
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Live Virtual Tour of Prague: $63
- Private Prague City Tour with Pick Up : $287
- "Best of Prague" Customised Private Full Day Tour : $250
- 1 hour Prague Panoramic Vltava River sightseeing Cruise: $20
- 1 hour Prague Sightseeing tour using Vintage Car for 1- 6 persons: $192
- 1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour: $240
- 1.5 Hour SEGWAY Tour of Prague: $78
- 2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague: $156
- 2-Hour Old Town and Jewish Quarter Tour in Prague: $29
- 2:5-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town Prague with Boat Ride: $108
- 2hrs Unlimited Beer Pong Experience in Prague Sports Bar: $29
- 3-hour Complete Prague Bike Tour: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlovdiv $11Prague $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Plovdiv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plovdiv:
- Chateau Copsa Wine Tasting Tours & Activities: $23
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Plovdiv : $27
- Food and Wine Tour: $60
- Thracian Valley wine tasting - private day tour from Plovdiv: $107
- Private Day Trip From Plovdiv To Wine Cellars And Wine Tasting: $118
- Half-Day of Horseback Adventure with Wine Tasting: $183
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $63
- Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $63
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $66
- PUB CRAWL IN PRAGUE | Admission Ticket: $66
- Brewery tour in the center of Prague: $69
- Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $75
- Wine Tasting and History Prague : $96
- Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour : $114
- 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $132
- COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $143
- Live-Guided 3 Hours Brewery Segway Tour + Monastic Beer: $162
- Bohemian Switzerland From Prague with Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Plovdiv and Prague, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Plovdiv much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Plovdiv would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Plovdiv 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Plovdiv.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Plovdiv Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Plovdiv or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Plovdiv. When comparing the sizes of Plovdiv and Prague, 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.