Which place is cheaper, Aix-en-Provence or Sofia?
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 Sofia or Aix-en-Provence?
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 Sofia and Aix-en-Provence. 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: Sofia or Aix-en-Provence?
Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and also its largest city. Some people have tried to compare it to Budapest, but the cities are actually quite different. In Sofia you will find wonderful European style architecture intertwined with Communist style buildings. It's fascinating to see the two dramatically different building styles immediately next to each other. There are also many Orthodox Churches around town, with their beautiful domes and intricate details.
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a city in the south of France about 20 miles north of Marseille. It was the birthplace of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. A walking trail links sites including his childhood home, Jas de Bouffan, and his former studio, Atelier Cezanne. The white limestone mountain Sainte-Victoire overlooking the city as well as the surrounding countryside were frequent subjects of his works. The city is all class with its flourishing boulevards and public squares are lined with 17th- and 18th-century mansions, punctuated by gurgling moss-covered fountains. Haughty stone lions guard its grandest avenue, cafe-laced cours Mirabeau, where fashionable Aixois relax on terraces sipping espresso. While Aix-en-Provence is a student hub, its upscale appeal make it more unique and charming to visit than some university towns.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySofia $86Aix-en-Provence $191
The average daily cost (per person) in Sofia is $86, while the average daily cost in Aix-en-Provence is $191. 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 Sofia and Aix-en-Provence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSofia $44Aix-en-Provence $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSofia $88Aix-en-Provence $190
Compare Hotels in Sofia and Aix-en-Provence
Looking for a hotel in Sofia or Aix-en-Provence? 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: Sofia Hotel Prices and Aix-en-Provence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sofia $9.26Aix-en-Provence $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sofia
Also for Sofia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers in Sofia: $83
- Arrival Transfer: Sofia Airport SOF to Sofia in Luxury Car: $94
- Bansko Shuttle: Transfer from/to Sofia Airport: $107
- Bansko Transfer From/to Sofia Airport and Hotels: $286
- Borovets Transfers from/to Sofia Airport: $179
- Bucharest: Private Transfer to Sofia: $219
- Departure Transfer: Sofia to Sofia Airport SOF in Luxury Van: $82
- From Plovdiv Day Tour with Transfer: $78
- From Private Transfer for SPA to Sapareva Banya: $100
- From Rila Monastery & Melnik Day Trip with Transfers: $102
- Korali Hot Spring with Private Transfers: $65
- Private Arrival Transfer from Sofia Airport to Bansko Ski Resort: $226
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aix-en-Provence
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aix-en-Provence:
- Aix TGV transfer to Marseille Port or Airport or Aix city: $155
- TRANSFER AIX EN PROVENCE ➦CRUISE PORT MARSEILLE: $141
- TRANSFER MARSEILLE PORT➦AIX EN PROVENCE: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Sofia or Aix-en-Provence?
Prices for flights to both Aix-en-Provence and Sofia 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 daySofia $35Aix-en-Provence $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sofia
For Sofia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1980s Communism-Era Dinner with Local Host: $35
- Market Food Tour: $55
- Cooking Class in Sourdough Pancakes, Wine & Culture: $59
- Sofia by Night: Panoramic City Tour and Folklore Dinner: $116
- Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore & Dinner: $118
- Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class: $137
- Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show: $161
Typical Food Prices in Aix-en-Provence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Aix-en-Provence:
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Dinner for 2$55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aix-en-Provence
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aix-en-Provence.
- Aix-en-Provence, Food Tour & Local Artisanal Sweets (EN/FR): $59
- Aix-en-Provence, Food Tour & Local Gourmet Lunch (EN/FR): $61
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique local food tour in Aix en Provence: $69
- Food Tour: $89
- Cooking workshop/Atelier de cuisine: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sofia $6.54Aix-en-Provence $26
Tours and Activities in Sofia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sofia.
- Rila Monastery: Monastery & Museums Self-Guided Audio Tour 7 lang: $5.95
- Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art: $8.57
- Sofia Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $12
- Guided Walking Tour of Sofia: $12
- Sofia’s Roots: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Bulgarian Rose Aromatic Experience : $17
- Private Kayak Tour on the Pancharevo Lake: $18
- Walking tour: Communist architecture in downtown Sofia: $18
- City Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour: $19
- Communist Walking Tour: $21
- Communist Walking Tour of Sofia: $21
Tours and Activities in Aix-en-Provence
Here are a few actual costs in Aix-en-Provence for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Foodie Tour with 10 Tastings in Aix-en-Provence: $84
- Adventure Game in Provence: $45
- Aerial tour of Provence: $217
- Aix Morning Famous Living Market & Foodie Tour with a Local: $59
- Aix en Provence Food & City tour Half Day tour: $88
- Aix en Provence: Afternoon Hilltop Villages of Luberon Tour: $112
- Aix en Provence: Le Roy René - "The Secret of Calisson" guided tour: $7.05
- Aix-clusive Morning Provençal Market & Food Discovery Tour: $66
- Aix-en-Provence Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Aix-en-Provence Highlights Scavenger Hunt Self Guided Tour: $5.74
- Aix-en-Provence Private tour | Fountains & Gardens: $299
- Aix-en-Provence Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySofia $9.26Aix-en-Provence $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Sofia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sofia:
- Sofia's Hidden Bars: 4-Hour Pub Crawl: $24
- Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars: $24
- Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting : $29
- Wine and Tapas - Bulgarian's Wine Tasting Experience: $29
- Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia: $36
- Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: $46
- Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: $46
- Wine Tasting: Bulgarian Wine Grape Varieties: $48
- From Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting: $107
- Sofia – Kazanluk Rose Valley & Oil Distillery Tour: $115
- Plovdiv Old Town & Thracian Wine Tasting – Day Tour from Sofia: $137
- Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting: $173
Sample the Local Flavors in Aix-en-Provence
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Aix-en-Provence:
- Aix en Provence, Provence wine tasting: $53
- Private Art Center Tour & Wine Tasting: $106
- Half Day Vineyards & Wine Tasting from Aix en Provence: $108
- Half Day Wine Tour in Coteaux d'Aix: $112
- From Aix en Provence: Half-day Wine Tour in Provence: $112
- Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence: $114
- From Half-day Wine Tour Cezanne Countryside: $116
- Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence: $118
- Provence Day Trip with Cassis Village Boat Ride and Local Wine Tasting from Aix: $179
- Full Day Wine Tour in Luberon with Tasting: $182
- Full day Wine Tour around Luberon from Aix en Provence: $185
- From Provence Region Tour with Wine Tasting: $187
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sofia and Aix-en-Provence, we can see that Aix-en-Provence is more expensive. And not only is Sofia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sofia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sofia 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 Aix-en-Provence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aix-en-Provence than you might in Sofia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sofia Expensive? and Is Aix-en-Provence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sofia or Aix-en-Provence?
Sofia has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Aix-en-Provence. When comparing the sizes of Sofia and Aix-en-Provence, 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.
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