Travel budget and cost of living in the Balearic Islands how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in the Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands: calculate your travel budget
Balearic Islands: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Balearic Islands for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 132 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 9.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2674* (2282 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 205 for 2 ppl.
- $ 43 per person
- $ 28 per person
- $ 10 per person
Total budget:
$ 5104* (4340 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 247 for 2 ppl.
- $ 66 per person
- $ 61 per person
- $ 20 per person
Total budget:
$ 7529* (6412 €)
* 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 the Balearic Islands in 2025
Cost of living: Balearic Islands VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the Balearic Islands in 2025 is 2% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in the Balearic Islands by expense type
Balearic Islands: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Balearic Islands costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 24)
($ 12 to $ 24)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 24 to $ 42)
($ 24 to $ 42)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 16)
($ 12 to $ 16)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Local beer
$ 4.7 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 5.9)
($ 2.9 to $ 5.9)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7Fizzy drink
$ 3.1/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Water bottle
$ 2.8/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)
27% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Balearic Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Balearic Islands is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 189/night
($ 76 to $ 578)
($ 76 to $ 578)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1772-star hotel
$ 187/night
($ 78 to $ 527)
($ 78 to $ 527)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1693-star hotel
$ 222/night
($ 89 to $ 684)
($ 89 to $ 684)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2494-star hotel
$ 273/night
($ 118 to $ 788)
($ 118 to $ 788)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3505-star hotel
$ 446/night
($ 209 to $ 1119)
($ 209 to $ 1119)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 224/month
($ 104 to $ 641)
($ 104 to $ 641)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179Room with kitchen
$ 283/month
($ 103 to $ 922)
($ 103 to $ 922)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266Hotel with swimming pool
$ 280/month
($ 88 to $ 989)
($ 88 to $ 989)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226Cottage or guest house
$ 291/month
($ 237 to $ 481)
($ 237 to $ 481)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Family room
$ 467/month
($ 136 to $ 1268)
($ 136 to $ 1268)
113% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220Balearic Islands: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in the Balearic Islands costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 6.1)
($ 1.2 to $ 6.1)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 3.4)
($ 2.5 to $ 3.4)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Chicken
$ 9.1/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 10.2)
($ 6.5 to $ 10.2)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.5 to $ 2.5)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8Tomatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Balearic Islands: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in the Balearic Islands is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.4/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 3.5/km
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)
87% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)
77% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.3
($ 4.7 to $ 5.9)
($ 4.7 to $ 5.9)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Car hire
$ 29/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 51)
($ 12 to $ 51)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82Balearic Islands: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in the Balearic Islands costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 8.8 to $ 11)
($ 8.8 to $ 11)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 22 to $ 23)
($ 22 to $ 23)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24Balearic Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in the Balearic Islands is 22% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.8/pack
($ 6.5 to $ 8.8)
($ 6.5 to $ 8.8)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 98
($ 59 to $ 106)
($ 59 to $ 106)
70% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 63
($ 42 to $ 83)
($ 42 to $ 83)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48Plane ticket budget
London → Majorca
$ 136
(fair price: $ 110)
(fair price: $ 110)
London → Ibiza
$ 213
(fair price: $ 150)
(fair price: $ 150)
Manchester → Majorca
$ 183
(fair price: $ 153)
(fair price: $ 153)
Manchester → Minorca
$ 262
(fair price: $ 190)
(fair price: $ 190)
Montreal → Majorca
$ 815
(fair price: $ 766)
(fair price: $ 766)
London → Minorca
$ 185
(fair price: $ 145)
(fair price: $ 145)
Manchester → Alicante
$ 198
(fair price: $ 164)
(fair price: $ 164)
London → Alicante
$ 155
(fair price: $ 127)
(fair price: $ 127)
London → Barcelona
$ 119
(fair price: $ 100)
(fair price: $ 100)
London → Madrid
$ 144
(fair price: $ 119)
(fair price: $ 119)
Manchester → Barcelona
$ 162
(fair price: $ 137)
(fair price: $ 137)
Manchester → Malaga
$ 193
(fair price: $ 165)
(fair price: $ 165)
About the information on the cost of living in the Balearic Islands
The information about the cost of living in the Balearic Islands shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in the Balearic Islands updated on 01-03-2025.