Catalonia travel budget

Catalonia: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Catalonia

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 6.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 556* (532 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1452* (1386 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 2507* (2394 €)

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



Cost of living in Catalonia compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Catalonia in 2024 is 21% 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 Catalonia in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Catalonia by expense type

Restaurant budget in Catalonia

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Catalonia is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 22)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 16 to $ 37)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.9/person
($ 8.4 to $ 14)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Catalonia

On average, the price of supermarket food in Catalonia is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 4.4)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.7/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 15)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4.2)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Catalonia

On average, the price of transport in Catalonia is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

76% 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)
$ 2.9
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Catalonia

On average, budget for leisure activities in Catalonia is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 7.4 to $ 11)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 8.4 to $ 16)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Catalonia

On average, shopping budget in Catalonia is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.7/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 7)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 81
($ 31 to $ 127)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 31
($ 16 to $ 53)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Madrid
New York City → Madrid
New York City → Madrid
$ 721
(fair price: $ 601)
Los Angeles → Madrid
Los Angeles  → Madrid
Los Angeles  → Madrid
$ 915
(fair price: $ 723)
Chicago → Madrid
Chicago → Madrid
Chicago → Madrid
$ 997
(fair price: $ 747)
Montreal → Madrid
Montreal → Madrid
Montreal → Madrid
$ 810
(fair price: $ 668)
Sydney → Madrid
Sydney → Madrid
Sydney → Madrid
$ 1318
(fair price: $ 1088)
Edinburgh → Madrid
Edinburgh → Madrid
Edinburgh → Madrid
$ 181
(fair price: $ 134)



About this information on the cost of living in Catalonia

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

The information about the cost of living in Catalonia was updated on 10-11-2024.

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