Travel budget and cost of living in Sardinia how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Sardinia
Sardinia: calculate your travel budget
Sardinia: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sardinia for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 78 for 2 ppl.
- $ 14 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1645* (1386 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 124 for 2 ppl.
- $ 35 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 9.6 per person
Total budget:
$ 3520* (2954 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 158 for 2 ppl.
- $ 58 per person
- $ 42 per person
- $ 20 per person
Total budget:
$ 5523* (4634 €)
* 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 2021
Cost of living: Sardinia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Sardinia in 2021 is 7% higher 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alghero | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Alghero |
| Sassari | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Sassari |
| Cagliari | 8% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Cagliari |
| Olbia | 8% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Olbia |
| Villacidro | 13% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Villacidro |
Local prices in Sardinia by expense type
Sardinia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sardinia costs 11% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 9.6 to $ 18)
($ 9.6 to $ 18)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 17 to $ 42)
($ 17 to $ 42)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 9.6/person
($ 9.6 to $ 10.2)
($ 9.6 to $ 10.2)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 6)
($ 3.6 to $ 6)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Sardinia: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sardinia costs 8% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 95 to $ 96)
($ 95 to $ 96)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 85 to $ 112)
($ 85 to $ 112)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 98 to $ 237)
($ 98 to $ 237)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 101 to $ 281)
($ 101 to $ 281)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 467/night
($ 308 to $ 677)
($ 308 to $ 677)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 78/month
($ 78 to $ 78)
($ 78 to $ 78)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 217/month
($ 110 to $ 390)
($ 110 to $ 390)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 183/month
($ 104 to $ 311)
($ 104 to $ 311)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 165/month
($ 121 to $ 237)
($ 121 to $ 237)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 230/month
($ 144 to $ 364)
($ 144 to $ 364)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Sardinia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Sardinia costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
40% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4.8)
($ 2.2 to $ 4.8)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 9.4/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 12)
($ 7.2 to $ 12)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.4Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1 to $ 2.3)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Sardinia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Sardinia is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 2.4/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)
156% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6
($ 6 to $ 18)
($ 6 to $ 18)
81% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 136)
($ 21 to $ 136)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Sardinia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Sardinia costs 8% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.6/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 11)
($ 8.4 to $ 11)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 12 to $ 24)
($ 12 to $ 24)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Sardinia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Sardinia is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.2/pack
($ 6 to $ 7.2)
($ 6 to $ 7.2)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Levi's jeans
$ 101
($ 60 to $ 120)
($ 60 to $ 120)
119% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 41
($ 24 to $ 60)
($ 24 to $ 60)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Plane ticket budget
London → Rome
$ 89
(fair price: $ 72)
(fair price: $ 72)
London → Milan
$ 64
(fair price: $ 41)
(fair price: $ 41)
Manchester → Milan
$ 84
(fair price: $ 65)
(fair price: $ 65)
Manchester → Rome
$ 130
(fair price: $ 108)
(fair price: $ 108)
London → Venice
$ 101
(fair price: $ 76)
(fair price: $ 76)
London → Naples
$ 103
(fair price: $ 78)
(fair price: $ 78)
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Sardinia updated on 21-12-2017.