Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Novi Sad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Novi Sad, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Santorini or Novi Sad?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to 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 daySantorini €250Novi Sad €24
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, 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 Santorini and Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Novi Sad €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Novi Sad €22
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Novi Sad -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Economy Departure Transfers To Santorini Airport: $16
- Transfer From or To Santorini Airport Designed By You: $16
- Prestige Transfers Tours Airport Port Hotel and Cruise Ship: $18
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $19
- Private Transfer from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini Port: $22
- ~ Airport Transfer to all destinations ~: $22
- Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle: $23
- Shuttle Transfers From Santorini Port: $23
- Private transfer Port/Airport or any destination in Santorini: $23
- Private Transfer from Port or Airport to Santorini : $24
- Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Airport To All Destinations: $24
- Shared Departure Transfer: Santorini Hotel to Airport or Cruise Port: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad and Santorini 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 daySantorini €96Novi Sad €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $60
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $94
- The Aegean Cooking Class: $119
- Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $131
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $131
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $143
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $149
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $155
- Authentic Santorini Cooking Class Experience: $179
- Santorini : Cooking Class & Easy Hike: $185
- Traditional Kouzina Santorini Cooking Experience: $185
- Santorini Private Wine Tasting with Dinner at Venetsanos Winery : $203
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Novi Sad -
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Caldera, Villages and Sunsets Experience in Santorini: $7.17
- Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Santorini: $9.56
- Skip the Line Lost Atlantis Experience Ticket: $17
- Guided Art Tour Contemporary Art Meets a Quiet Santorini Village: $36
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $36
- Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia): $42
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $42
- The Beer And The History semi private Experience: $42
- Santorini Tour of Caldera with Glass bottom Boat: $44
- Santorini for Cruise Ships: Avoid Cable Car Lines and Crowds!: $47
- Santorini Top Attractions Tailor-made Private Tour made by locals: $48
- Santorini Volcano Tour: $48
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 daySantorini €25Novi Sad -
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $90
- Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $90
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini : $92
- Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery: $96
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $106
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $131
- Santorini Private Tailor Made Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $155
- Santorini Private Wine Tasting Tour in two or three Wineries : $161
- Santorini 3-Winery Tour with 12 Wine Tastings and Oia Sunset: $179
- Half-Day Virtual Reality Tour and Wine Tasting: $179
- Small Group Local Wine Tasting Tour In Santorini : $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 Santorini and Novi Sad, we can see that Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Novi Sad?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.