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Faro (Algarve) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Faro (Algarve)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Faro (Algarve) for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Faro (Algarve) compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Faro (Algarve) in 2025 is 29% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Faro (Algarve) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Faro (Algarve) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Faro (Algarve)

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 10 to $ 22)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 22/person
($ 22 to $ 40)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 8.7/person
($ 7.6 to $ 14)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.1

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 5.4)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Faro (Algarve)

1-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 77 to $ 302)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

2-star hotel

$ 113/night
($ 49 to $ 354)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 184/night
($ 55 to $ 1186)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

4-star hotel

$ 188/night
($ 82 to $ 713)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321

5-star hotel

$ 327/night
($ 115 to $ 897)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 517

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 112/month
($ 53 to $ 287)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 256/month
($ 49 to $ 1343)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 222/month
($ 59 to $ 1248)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 209

Cottage or guest house

$ 166/month
($ 75 to $ 393)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235

Family room

$ 345/month
($ 69 to $ 1324)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Supermarket food budget in Faro (Algarve)

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

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

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 6/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Faro (Algarve)

Bus ticket

$ 3/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 3.6 to $ 3.6)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 24/24hrs
($ 5.4 to $ 49)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Faro (Algarve)

Cinema

$ 7.6/ticket
($ 6.5 to $ 11)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 10/hr
( $ 10)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Faro (Algarve)

Cigarettes

$ 6/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 6.4)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 49
($ 33 to $ 66)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 37
($ 22 to $ 55)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Faro (Algarve)

$ 252
(fair price: $ 185)

London → Faro (Algarve)

$ 140
(fair price: $ 113)

Dublin → Faro (Algarve)

$ 185
(fair price: $ 150)

Manchester → Faro (Algarve)

$ 198
(fair price: $ 158)

Montreal → Faro (Algarve)

$ 735
(fair price: $ 672)

New York City → Faro (Algarve)

$ 663
(fair price: $ 549)

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