Travel budget and cost of living in Sicily how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Sicily
Sicily: calculate your travel budget
Sicily: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sicily for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 61 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 7.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1390* (1176 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 83 for 2 ppl.
- $ 27 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 9.9 per person
Total budget:
$ 2639* (2212 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 116 for 2 ppl.
- $ 45 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 20 per person
Total budget:
$ 4096* (3430 €)
* 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 Sicily in 2021
Cost of living: Sicily VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Sicily in 2021 is 15% 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 Sicily by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Sicily compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Sicily | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Catane | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Catane |
| Palermo | 8% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Palermo |
Local prices in Sicily by expense type
Sicily: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sicily costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 8.4/person
($ 6 to $ 18)
($ 6 to $ 18)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 24/person
($ 18 to $ 30)
($ 18 to $ 30)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30McDonald's meal
$ 8.4/person
($ 7.2 to $ 9.6)
($ 7.2 to $ 9.6)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3)
($ 1.8 to $ 3)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Sicily: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sicily costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 55 to $ 110)
($ 55 to $ 110)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 61 to $ 107)
($ 61 to $ 107)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 64 to $ 125)
($ 64 to $ 125)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 102 to $ 205)
($ 102 to $ 205)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 253/night
($ 213 to $ 302)
($ 213 to $ 302)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 63/month
($ 60 to $ 66)
($ 60 to $ 66)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 114/month
($ 67 to $ 188)
($ 67 to $ 188)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 151/month
($ 83 to $ 251)
($ 83 to $ 251)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 88/month
($ 60 to $ 126)
($ 60 to $ 126)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 165/month
($ 103 to $ 265)
($ 103 to $ 265)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Sicily: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Sicily costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 4.8)
($ 0.8 to $ 4.8)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 8.1/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 11)
($ 3.6 to $ 11)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Sicily: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Sicily is 78% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 2.4)
($ 1 to $ 2.4)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)
($ 1.7 to $ 2)
164% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 12
($ 7.6 to $ 18)
($ 7.6 to $ 18)
275% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 149)
($ 11 to $ 149)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Sicily: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Sicily is 72% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.9/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 15)
($ 8.4 to $ 15)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 41/hr
($ 18 to $ 72)
($ 18 to $ 72)
160% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Sicily: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Sicily is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.9/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 7.2)
($ 6.6 to $ 7.2)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 98
($ 36 to $ 120)
($ 36 to $ 120)
120% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 36
($ 18 to $ 72)
($ 18 to $ 72)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
London → Rome
$ 94
(fair price: $ 76)
(fair price: $ 76)
London → Milan
$ 67
(fair price: $ 47)
(fair price: $ 47)
Manchester → Milan
$ 89
(fair price: $ 71)
(fair price: $ 71)
London → Venice
$ 97
(fair price: $ 73)
(fair price: $ 73)
Manchester → Rome
$ 131
(fair price: $ 101)
(fair price: $ 101)
London → Naples
$ 106
(fair price: $ 83)
(fair price: $ 83)
About the information on the cost of living in Sicily
The information about the cost of living in Sicily shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Sicily updated on 16-12-2017.