Which place is cheaper, Verona 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 Verona?
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 Verona. 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 Verona?
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.
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bulgaria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySofia $86Verona $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Sofia is $86, while the average daily cost in Verona is $243. 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 Verona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSofia $44Verona $126
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSofia $88Verona $252
Compare Hotels in Sofia and Verona
Looking for a hotel in Sofia or Verona? 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 Verona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sofia $9.26Verona $8.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sofia
Also for Sofia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bansko Transfer From/to Sofia Airport and Hotels: $286
- Private Transfer from Sofia (SOF) Airport to Kavala: $258
- Private Arrival Transfer from Sofia Airport to Bansko Ski Resort: $226
- Bucharest: Private Transfer to Sofia: $219
- Transfer from Sofia to Stara Zagora: $212
- Private Transfer from Sofia (SOF) Airport to Nis: $199
- Borovets Transfers from/to Sofia Airport: $179
- Private Transfer from Sofia (SOF) Airport to Pamporovo: $175
- River Rafting Adventure in Bulgaria (incl. transfer from Sofia): $171
- Private Transfer From Sofia to Bansko with Rila Monastery Visit: $143
- Private Departure Transfer from Bansko to Sofia Airport: $143
- Private Arrival Transfer from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv: $143
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport$7.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Verona to Milan - Private Transfer: $294
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $287
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $256
- Verona to Venice Airport VCE Departure Private Transfer: $251
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Lazise - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $217
- Private Transfer from Verona to Venice / Venice airport / Venice Cruise Terminal: $207
- Amarone Wine Tour with 2 Wineries Lunch and Private Transfer: $159
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Lazise - Arrival Private Transfer: $109
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Verona - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $105
- Private Transfer to Verona: $96
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Sirmione ( or viceversa ): $80
- Verona Airport Private Transfer - to/from hotel: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Sofia or Verona?
Prices for flights to both Verona 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 $35Verona $110
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 Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$42
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$27
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Cappucino$2.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour in Verona with Tastings & Sightseeing: $51
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour in Verona with Tastings and Sightseeing: $51
- Verona Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $54
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Fine Wine: $65
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class With Free Flowing Wine: $66
- Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in the center of Verona: $73
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Verona: $74
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Verona: $75
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $77
- Wine and Aperitivo Walking Food Tour: $82
- Arena di Verona : Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Course with Wine: $82
- Fresh Pasta, Risotto, and Tiramisù Cooking Class: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sofia $6.54Verona $14
Tours and Activities in Sofia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sofia.
- 3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia: $92
- 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day tour from Sofia: $125
- 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Small Group Day tour from Sofia: $101
- 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour: $52
- 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery day tour from Sofia: $123
- Adventure bike tours in Sofia: $70
- Adventure bike tours in Sofia: $69
- Afternoon Delights in Sofia Tour: $83
- All inclusive Belogradchik fort and Venetsa cave day tour: $93
- Archaeological tour-From the Neolithic to Modern times in Augusta Trayana: $118
- Art Gallery Sightseeing Tour in Sofia: $46
- Boyana Church & Rila Monastery Full-Day Private Tour: $188
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry$4.69
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Verona Card$12
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- 2-hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Verona: $365
- 3 Hour Shared Walking and Aperitivo Tour of Verona: $77
- 3 Hour Shared Walking and Aperitivo Tour of Verona: $102
- 3 Hour Watercolor Private Experience in Verona: $78
- Adventure on Lake Garda and 1 Night in Hotel in Bussolengo: $184
- Amarone 2005 Wine Experience: $42
- Amarone Wine Experience at Montresor winery: $36
- Boutique Winery Tour & Tasting in Valpolicella: $72
- Boutique Winery Tour & Tasting in Valpolicella: $69
- CSTRents - Verona Segway PT Authorized Tour: $149
- Cesarine: Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience in Verona: $130
- City Sightseeing Verona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySofia $9.26Verona $13
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 Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Verona Pub Crawl Explore Nightlife with New Friends: $20
- Verona Guided Bar Crawl in the Old Town: $21
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $41
- Wine tasting with cellar tour between Verona and Lake Garda: $42
- Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center: $46
- Visit and wine tasting at Tenuta La Cà: $47
- 6 Wine Tasting in Valpolicella Classica: the cradle of Amarone: $47
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $48
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $49
- Wine Tasting Workshop near Juliet's Balcony: $50
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's House & Arena with Valpolicella: $50
- Blindfolded Wine Tasting: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sofia and Verona, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sofia or Verona?
Sofia has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Verona. When comparing the sizes of Sofia and Verona, 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.