Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb or Cordoba?
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 Zagreb and Cordoba. 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: Zagreb or Cordoba?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb €89Cordoba €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is €89, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €58. 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 Zagreb and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb €48Cordoba €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb €96Cordoba €92
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb or Cordoba? 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb €9.11Cordoba €2.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Private Split to Zagreb transfer with Plitvice lakes & Wine: $1,006
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Split: $856
- Private Transfer from Split or Trogir to Zagreb: $819
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb with stop at Plitvice: $761
- Sarajevo to One-Way Transfer With Plitvice Lakes: $468
- Zagreb to Split: Personalized Transfer & Custom Day Trip!: $427
- Budapest: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to Budapest: $423
- From Sarajevo: 1-Way Transfer to Zagreb or opposite: $410
- Bratislava: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to BTS: $332
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Plitvice Lakes: $300
- Krka National Park Private Tour from Zagreb with transfer to Sibenik: $296
- Private Transfer from Zagreb to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing: $286
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb €29Cordoba €6.26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb €12Cordoba €16
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Day Private Istria Tour from Explore & Enjoy: $1,662
- Archaeological Tour of Zagreb: $52
- Back to Socialism Bike Tour: $49
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $215
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb – Private Walking Tour: $1,251
- Best Of Zagreb Walking Tour: $65
- Best of SLOVENIA - Bled + Postojna + Ljubljana - Day Tour from Zagreb: $237
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $84
- Best of Zagreb! Self-guided Waking tour Sit&Meet Croatian greats!: $23
- Best of Zagreb! Walking Tour by Sit & Meet; Meet the Great Croats: $36
- Best of 4-Hour Cycling Tour: $94
- Big Zagreb Private Walking Tour: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb €8.92Cordoba €6.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Cordoba, we can see that Zagreb is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb and Cordoba, 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.
When is the best time to visit Zagreb or Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Zagreb has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Zagreb or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Zagreb during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Zagreb is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 22°C (72°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Zagreb. In the summer, Zagreb often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cordobain January. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryZagreb 22°C (72°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Cordoba. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Zagreb is cooler than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during autumn. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Cordoba. The winter months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Zagreb can be very cold. In the winter, Zagreb is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zagreb in January average around 1°C (35°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
In the winter, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Cordobain July. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyZagreb 1°C (35°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
In April, Zagreb is generally cooler than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Cordobain October. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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.