Travel budget in Sardinia

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Sardinia: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1502* (1428 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 145 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 3805* (3612 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 170 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 5519* (5236 €)

* 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 Sardinia in 2024

Cost of living: Sardinia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sardinia in 2024 is 15% 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:

Cost of living in Sardinia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Sardinia compared to the national average.

Cities /Sardinia View Details
Cagliari 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Cagliari
Olbia 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Olbia
Alghero 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Alghero
Villacidro 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Villacidro
Sassari 9% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Sassari



Local prices in Sardinia by expense type

Sardinia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sardinia costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 27)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 32 to $ 53)

0% 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
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.7 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 6.3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.7/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Sardinia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sardinia costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 33 to $ 687)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 66 to $ 599)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 70 to $ 404)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 199/night
($ 90 to $ 573)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 311/night
($ 173 to $ 824)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 171/month
($ 132 to $ 547)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 211/month
($ 79 to $ 669)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 211/month
($ 75 to $ 686)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 138/month
($ 63 to $ 423)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 269/month
($ 95 to $ 854)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Sardinia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sardinia costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.2)

34% 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 $ 3.8)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 14)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Sardinia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Sardinia costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

100% 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
($ 3.2 to $ 16)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 26/24hrs
($ 7.4 to $ 65)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Sardinia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sardinia costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 11 to $ 32)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Sardinia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Sardinia is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.3/pack
($ 6.3 to $ 6.9)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 91
($ 53 to $ 127)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 27 to $ 43)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Cagliari
London → Cagliari
London → Cagliari
$ 167
(fair price: $ 128)
London → Olbia
London → Olbia
London → Olbia
$ 165
(fair price: $ 128)
London → Alghero
London → Alghero
London → Alghero
$ 177
(fair price: $ 133)
Manchester → Olbia
Manchester → Olbia
Manchester → Olbia
$ 220
(fair price: $ 158)
Manchester → Cagliari
Manchester → Cagliari
Manchester → Cagliari
$ 191
(fair price: $ 149)
Manchester → Alghero
Manchester → Alghero
Manchester → Alghero
$ 218
(fair price: $ 163)
New York City → Rome
New York City → Rome
New York City → Rome
$ 761
(fair price: $ 592)
New York City → Milan
New York City → Milan
New York City → Milan
$ 728
(fair price: $ 612)
Los Angeles → Rome
Los Angeles  → Rome
Los Angeles  → Rome
$ 1061
(fair price: $ 859)
Sydney → Rome
Sydney → Rome
Sydney → Rome
$ 1202
(fair price: $ 982)
Melbourne → Rome
Melbourne → Rome
Melbourne → Rome
$ 1213
(fair price: $ 998)
Chicago → Rome
Chicago → Rome
Chicago → Rome
$ 855
(fair price: $ 684)

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About the information on the cost of living in Sardinia

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

Information about cost of living in Sardinia updated on 07-11-2024.

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