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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.

* 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 2024

Cost of living: Balearic Islands VS United States

On average, the cost of living in the Balearic Islands in 2024 is essentially the same as 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:

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.

Local prices in the Balearic Islands by expense type

Balearic Islands: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 22)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 22 to $ 38)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.8/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.2)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Balearic Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 155/night
($ 79 to $ 390)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 153/night
($ 74 to $ 438)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 227/night
($ 100 to $ 660)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 225/night
($ 109 to $ 564)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 384/night
($ 194 to $ 829)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 220/month
($ 93 to $ 643)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 292/month
($ 135 to $ 782)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 242/month
($ 87 to $ 803)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 187/month
($ 107 to $ 539)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 448/month
($ 149 to $ 1090)

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136% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Balearic Islands: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.9/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 10)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Balearic Islands: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.7/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.5
($ 4.3 to $ 5.3)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 73/24hrs
($ 5.3 to $ 253)

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135% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Balearic Islands: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 8.5/ticket
($ 8 to $ 10)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 20/hr
($ 16 to $ 21)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Balearic Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 5.8/pack
($ 5.3 to $ 6.4)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 89
($ 85 to $ 96)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 38 to $ 64)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Majorca

$ 702
(fair price: $ 587)

London → Majorca

$ 90
(fair price: $ 72)

Manchester → Majorca

$ 116
(fair price: $ 87)

London → Ibiza

$ 130
(fair price: $ 97)

Manchester → Ibiza

$ 142
(fair price: $ 110)

Manchester → Minorca

$ 194
(fair price: $ 136)

New York City → Barcelona

$ 675
(fair price: $ 535)

Los Angeles → Barcelona

$ 769
(fair price: $ 661)

New York City → Madrid

$ 714
(fair price: $ 593)

Los Angeles → Madrid

$ 889
(fair price: $ 699)

New York City → Malaga

$ 702
(fair price: $ 591)

Manchester → Malaga

$ 124
(fair price: $ 97)

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