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
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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:
- $ 114 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 8.7 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2283* (2114 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 194 for 2 ppl.
- $ 35 per person
- $ 23 per person
- $ 9 per person
Total budget:
$ 4561* (4214 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 232 for 2 ppl.
- $ 54 per person
- $ 48 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 6576* (6062 €)
* 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 2023
Cost of living: Balearic Islands VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the Balearic Islands in 2023 is 3% 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:
Cost of living in the Balearic Islands by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Balearic Islands compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Balearic Islands | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ibiza | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ibiza |
| Majorca | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Majorca |
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 20% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 22)
($ 14 to $ 22)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 21 to $ 38)
($ 21 to $ 38)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 14)
($ 10 to $ 14)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Local beer
$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Balearic Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Balearic Islands is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 82 to $ 337)
($ 82 to $ 337)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1172-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 76 to $ 424)
($ 76 to $ 424)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1393-star hotel
$ 236/night
($ 106 to $ 682)
($ 106 to $ 682)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2014-star hotel
$ 228/night
($ 112 to $ 554)
($ 112 to $ 554)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2995-star hotel
$ 396/night
($ 202 to $ 835)
($ 202 to $ 835)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 603Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 228/month
($ 101 to $ 628)
($ 101 to $ 628)
74% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 132Room with kitchen
$ 308/month
($ 144 to $ 796)
($ 144 to $ 796)
53% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201Hotel with swimming pool
$ 246/month
($ 90 to $ 813)
($ 90 to $ 813)
34% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 184Cottage or guest house
$ 207/month
($ 150 to $ 454)
($ 150 to $ 454)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250Family room
$ 463/month
($ 159 to $ 1098)
($ 159 to $ 1098)
148% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187Balearic Islands: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in the Balearic Islands costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 2.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.8)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Chicken
$ 8.2/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 10)
($ 4.3 to $ 10)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)
($ 1 to $ 2)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Balearic 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
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
60% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)
85% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.6
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Car hire
$ 16/24hrs
($ 1.1 to $ 60)
($ 1.1 to $ 60)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31Balearic Islands: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in the Balearic Islands costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9/ticket
($ 7.6 to $ 10)
($ 7.6 to $ 10)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 15 to $ 21)
($ 15 to $ 21)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21Balearic Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in the Balearic Islands is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 6.5)
($ 5.4 to $ 6.5)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9Levi's jeans
$ 91
($ 66 to $ 98)
($ 66 to $ 98)
69% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54Summer dress
$ 49
($ 33 to $ 55)
($ 33 to $ 55)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43Plane ticket budget
New York City → Majorca
$ 713
(fair price: $ 603)
(fair price: $ 603)
London → Majorca
$ 83
(fair price: $ 68)
(fair price: $ 68)
London → Ibiza
$ 111
(fair price: $ 88)
(fair price: $ 88)
Manchester → Majorca
$ 95
(fair price: $ 80)
(fair price: $ 80)
Dublin → Majorca
$ 114
(fair price: $ 100)
(fair price: $ 100)
Edinburgh → Majorca
$ 126
(fair price: $ 106)
(fair price: $ 106)
New York City → Barcelona
$ 635
(fair price: $ 504)
(fair price: $ 504)
New York City → Madrid
$ 681
(fair price: $ 566)
(fair price: $ 566)
Los Angeles → Barcelona
$ 762
(fair price: $ 654)
(fair price: $ 654)
Los Angeles → Madrid
$ 870
(fair price: $ 697)
(fair price: $ 697)
New York City → Malaga
$ 694
(fair price: $ 599)
(fair price: $ 599)
Manchester → Alicante
$ 109
(fair price: $ 92)
(fair price: $ 92)
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 05-12-2023.
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