San Sebastian travel budget

San Sebastian: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to San Sebastian

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 88 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1812* (1736 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 134 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3394* (3234 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 167 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 51 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4861* (4634 €)

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



Cost of living in San Sebastian compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in San Sebastian in 2024 is 12% 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 San Sebastian in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in San Sebastian by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Sebastian

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in San Sebastian is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 32)

24% 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 $ 32)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.7/person
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

44% 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 $ 3.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

12% 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
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Sebastian

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in San Sebastian is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 55 to $ 423)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 62 to $ 486)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 56 to $ 449)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 201/night
($ 84 to $ 531)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 375/night
($ 161 to $ 873)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 132/month
($ 60 to $ 473)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 184/month
($ 70 to $ 538)

21% 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
$ 224/month
($ 75 to $ 755)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 159/month
($ 81 to $ 608)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 278/month
($ 70 to $ 1103)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in San Sebastian

On average, the price of supermarket food in San Sebastian is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.3/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 11)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.1)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 1.9)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 2.1)

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 San Sebastian

On average, the price of transport in San Sebastian is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2)

20% 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/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

78% 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)
$ 6.8
($ 6.3 to $ 7.3)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in San Sebastian

On average, budget for leisure activities in San Sebastian is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 13)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 17 to $ 17)

11% 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 San Sebastian

On average, shopping budget in San Sebastian is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.3/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 6.8)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 103
($ 69 to $ 126)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 21 to $ 61)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

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: $ 667)
Sydney → Madrid
Sydney → Madrid
Sydney → Madrid
$ 1317
(fair price: $ 1087)
Edinburgh → Madrid
Edinburgh → Madrid
Edinburgh → Madrid
$ 181
(fair price: $ 134)



About this information on the cost of living in San Sebastian

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

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

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