Santander travel budget

Santander: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Santander

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1738* (1666 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3050* (2912 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 135 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4297* (4102 €)

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



Cost of living in Santander compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santander in 2024 is 22% 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 Santander in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Santander by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santander

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santander is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 10 to $ 32)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 16 to $ 53)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 7.3 to $ 13)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 6.3)

55% 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)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.9/can
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santander

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Santander is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 63 to $ 426)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 54 to $ 446)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 47 to $ 595)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 153/night
($ 73 to $ 535)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 182/night
($ 128 to $ 476)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 115/month
($ 66 to $ 519)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 119/month
($ 59 to $ 424)

49% 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
$ 139/month
($ 66 to $ 484)

31% 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
$ 108/month
($ 50 to $ 651)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 193/month
($ 82 to $ 648)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Santander

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santander is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

17% 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
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

55% 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 $ 4.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Santander

On average, the price of transport in Santander is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

44% 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 $ 1.7)

24% 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 $ 1.8)

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)
$ 3.7
($ 3.3 to $ 7.3)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 37/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 104)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Santander

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santander is 26% 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
$ 18/hr
($ 11 to $ 21)

14% 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 Santander

On average, shopping budget in Santander is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.3/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 7.3)

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
($ 63 to $ 132)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 16 to $ 79)

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

Plane ticket budget

London → Santander
London → Santander
London → Santander
$ 185
(fair price: $ 122)
Edinburgh → Santander
Edinburgh → Santander
Edinburgh → Santander
$ 168
(fair price: $ 121)
Dublin → Santander
Dublin → Santander
Dublin → Santander
$ 168
(fair price: $ 110)
Manchester → Santander
Manchester → Santander
Manchester → Santander
$ 167
(fair price: $ 99)
New York City → Santander
New York City → Santander
New York City → Santander
$ 847
(fair price: $ 657)
Los Angeles → Santander
Los Angeles  → Santander
Los Angeles  → Santander
$ 1197
(fair price: $ 879)

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About this information on the cost of living in Santander

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

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

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