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Travel budget in the Balearic Islands

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Balearic Islands: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Balearic Islands for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in the Balearic Islands in 2024

Cost of living: Balearic Islands VS United States

On average, the cost of living in the Balearic Islands in 2024 is 3% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in the Balearic Islands by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Balearic Islands compared to the national average.

Local prices in the Balearic Islands by expense type

Balearic Islands: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 13 to $ 22)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 22 to $ 35)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.2 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.8/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.2)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.4/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Balearic Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 69 to $ 662)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 180/night
($ 68 to $ 541)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 75 to $ 597)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 243/night
($ 103 to $ 707)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 387/night
($ 180 to $ 961)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 213/month
($ 90 to $ 649)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 253/month
($ 87 to $ 794)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 252/month
($ 75 to $ 908)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 263/month
($ 203 to $ 486)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 414/month
($ 116 to $ 1121)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Balearic Islands: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 8.5/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 10)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Balearic Islands: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.6
($ 4.2 to $ 5.3)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 17/24hrs
($ 6.3 to $ 76)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Balearic Islands: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 9/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 10)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 21/hr
($ 19 to $ 21)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Balearic Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 6.1/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 7.9)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 88
($ 53 to $ 95)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 56
($ 37 to $ 74)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Majorca

$ 697
(fair price: $ 572)

Manchester → Minorca

$ 207
(fair price: $ 145)

London → Minorca

$ 146
(fair price: $ 108)

Edinburgh → Majorca

$ 179
(fair price: $ 137)

Edinburgh → Ibiza

$ 191
(fair price: $ 148)

Dublin → Majorca

$ 158
(fair price: $ 128)

New York City → Barcelona

$ 697
(fair price: $ 546)

New York City → Madrid

$ 733
(fair price: $ 616)

Los Angeles → Barcelona

$ 769
(fair price: $ 654)

Los Angeles → Madrid

$ 927
(fair price: $ 733)

Toronto → Barcelona

$ 735
(fair price: $ 637)

Chicago → Barcelona

$ 848
(fair price: $ 685)

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