Travel budget in Corsica

Corsica: calculate your travel budget

Corsica: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Corsica for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1615* (1540 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 161 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 4415* (4214 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 178 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 79 per person
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 6188* (5894 €)

* 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 Corsica in 2024

Cost of living: Corsica VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Corsica in 2024 is 7% 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 Corsica by city

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

Cities /Corsica View Details
Ajaccio 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Ajaccio



Local prices in Corsica by expense type

Corsica: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Corsica is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 27/person
($ 17 to $ 27)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 34 to $ 48)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 16/person
($ 14 to $ 16)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 11)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2.3 to $ 5.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.2/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Corsica: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Corsica costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 43 to $ 787)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 55 to $ 835)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 71 to $ 661)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 187/night
($ 85 to $ 575)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 260/night
($ 49 to $ 842)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 76/month
($ 44 to $ 1019)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 219/month
($ 71 to $ 919)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 195/month
($ 65 to $ 922)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 144/month
($ 55 to $ 718)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 269/month
($ 88 to $ 1169)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Corsica: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Corsica costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
( $ 2.6)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4/12 eggs
( $ 3.8)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
( $ 11)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.2/kg
( $ 3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.7/kg
( $ 3.2)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
( $ 2.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Corsica: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Corsica is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.5
($ 2 to $ 3.2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 52/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 144)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Corsica: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Corsica costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.2/ticket
($ 7.4 to $ 10)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.9/hr
( $ 7.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Corsica: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Corsica is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.9/pack
( $ 8.4)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 100
( $ 95)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
( $ 22)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Bastia
London → Bastia
London → Bastia
$ 252
(fair price: $ 202)
London → Ajaccio
London → Ajaccio
London → Ajaccio
$ 251
(fair price: $ 203)
London → Figari
London → Figari
London → Figari
$ 291
(fair price: $ 222)
Montreal → Bastia
Montreal → Bastia
Montreal → Bastia
$ 919
(fair price: $ 821)
Manchester → Bastia
Manchester → Bastia
Manchester → Bastia
$ 306
(fair price: $ 244)
Montreal → Figari
Montreal → Figari
Montreal → Figari
$ 945
(fair price: $ 846)

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About the information on the cost of living in Corsica

The information about the cost of living in Corsica shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Corsica updated on 01-07-2015.

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