Travel budget and cost of living in Sicily how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Sicily

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Sicily: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 62 for 2 ppl.
$ 12 per person
$ 6.7 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1384* (1162 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 83 for 2 ppl.
$ 28 per person
$ 16 per person
$ 9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2607* (2184 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 118 for 2 ppl.
$ 45 per person
$ 24 per person
$ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4045* (3388 €)

* 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 2020

Cost of living: Sicily VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Sicily in 2020 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:

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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.

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Palermo	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Palermo

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Local prices in Sicily by expense type

Sicily: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sicily costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 9.6/person
($ 6 to $ 15)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 24/person
($ 18 to $ 36)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 8.4/person
($ 7.2 to $ 9.6)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.3

Local beer

$ 4.2 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 6)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 1.7/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

5% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Sicily: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sicily costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 88/night
($ 55 to $ 156)

19% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 60 to $ 107)

39% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 63 to $ 128)

51% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 185

4-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 101 to $ 210)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

5-star hotel

$ 251/night
($ 213 to $ 300)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 512

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 64/month
($ 60 to $ 66)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 150/month
($ 67 to $ 298)

13% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 169/month
($ 82 to $ 310)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 95/month
($ 61 to $ 150)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 170/month
($ 101 to $ 288)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Sicily: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sicily costs 38% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

15% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 8.7/kg
($ 6 to $ 12)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 8.6/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 11)

5% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 1.2/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Joint of beef

$ 13/kg
($ 9.6 to $ 18)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Sicily: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Sicily is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Bus pass

$ 39/month
($ 34 to $ 42)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 1)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

132% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 12
($ 3.6 to $ 12)

210% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 42/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 149)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Sicily: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Sicily costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 161/month
($ 120 to $ 299)

5% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.2)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 33/month
($ 24 to $ 36)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 554/month
($ 478 to $ 658)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1438

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 372/month
($ 299 to $ 478)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1146

Flat (centre)

$ 893/month
($ 717 to $ 1195)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2316

Flat (suburbs)

$ 651/month
($ 598 to $ 717)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1823

Gym

$ 42/month
($ 21 to $ 60)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Private nursery

$ 299/month
($ 180 to $ 419)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1002

Private primary school

$ 10754/yr
($ 7170 to $ 14339)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17494

Sicily: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sicily is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 9/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 12)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 26/hr
($ 6 to $ 84)

49% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Sicily: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Sicily is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 6.5/pack
($ 4.8 to $ 7.4)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.3

Levi's jeans

$ 91
($ 36 to $ 120)

90% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 24 to $ 48)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 94
($ 78 to $ 120)

12% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leather shoes

$ 116
($ 84 to $ 180)

12% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 104

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Milan

$ 784
(fair price: $ 674)

New York City → Naples

$ 793
(fair price: $ 587)

New York City → Milan

$ 631
(fair price: $ 536)

Toronto (Ontario) → Milan

$ 752
(fair price: $ 673)

New York City → Florence

$ 702
(fair price: $ 599)

Dublin → Sicily

$ 212
(fair price: $ 175)

Dublin → Bari

$ 173
(fair price: $ 144)

Edinburgh → Sicily

$ 257
(fair price: $ 208)

Manchester → Verona

$ 234
(fair price: $ 190)

Edinburgh → Naples

$ 257
(fair price: $ 210)

Sydney → Milan

$ 1203
(fair price: $ 1002)

Dublin → Verona

$ 195
(fair price: $ 152)

New York City → Sicily

$ 763
(fair price: $ 609)

Manchester → Pisa

$ 206
(fair price: $ 162)

Manchester → Sicily

$ 211
(fair price: $ 171)

Edinburgh → Bologna

$ 193
(fair price: $ 159)

Los Angeles → Florence

$ 910
(fair price: $ 769)

Melbourne → Milan

$ 1217
(fair price: $ 1028)

Edinburgh → Florence

$ 302
(fair price: $ 243)

Manchester → Sardinia

$ 204
(fair price: $ 162)

Edinburgh → Verona

$ 249
(fair price: $ 210)

Los Angeles → Naples

$ 855
(fair price: $ 727)

New York City → Venice

$ 862
(fair price: $ 634)

Edinburgh → Pisa

$ 220
(fair price: $ 186)

Edinburgh → Bari

$ 262
(fair price: $ 208)

Los Angeles → Rome

$ 897
(fair price: $ 704)

Toronto (Ontario) → Rome

$ 731
(fair price: $ 636)

Dublin → Naples

$ 149
(fair price: $ 128)

Dublin → Sardinia

$ 214
(fair price: $ 174)

Manchester → Brindisi

$ 218
(fair price: $ 167)

Edinburgh → Sardinia

$ 287
(fair price: $ 236)

Montreal → Milan

$ 814
(fair price: $ 710)

Los Angeles → Venice

$ 925
(fair price: $ 734)

Dublin → Pisa

$ 170
(fair price: $ 140)

Manchester → Naples

$ 205
(fair price: $ 169)

New York City → Bari

$ 703
(fair price: $ 588)

Perth → Milan

$ 1194
(fair price: $ 1019)

Manchester → Bari

$ 223
(fair price: $ 180)

Manchester → Turin

$ 200
(fair price: $ 175)

New York City → Bologna

$ 701
(fair price: $ 578)

Manchester → Genoa

$ 224
(fair price: $ 200)

London → Verona

$ 156
(fair price: $ 121)

Montreal → Rome

$ 781
(fair price: $ 695)

Toronto (Ontario) → Naples

$ 784
(fair price: $ 690)

Toronto (Ontario) → Florence

$ 800
(fair price: $ 716)

London → Brindisi

$ 201
(fair price: $ 161)

Dublin → Florence

$ 293
(fair price: $ 231)

London → Sardinia

$ 189
(fair price: $ 149)

New York City → Pisa

$ 729
(fair price: $ 592)

Dublin → Turin

$ 190
(fair price: $ 165)

London → Genoa

$ 167
(fair price: $ 127)

Manchester → Florence

$ 268
(fair price: $ 223)

Toronto (Ontario) → Venice

$ 808
(fair price: $ 688)

Edinburgh → Turin

$ 235
(fair price: $ 201)

Dublin → Brindisi

$ 251
(fair price: $ 207)

Auckland → Milan

$ 1395
(fair price: $ 1120)

Sydney → Rome

$ 1103
(fair price: $ 916)

Dublin → Genoa

$ 220
(fair price: $ 192)

Montreal → Florence

$ 838
(fair price: $ 740)

Montreal → Venice

$ 818
(fair price: $ 710)

Perth → Rome

$ 1140
(fair price: $ 1011)

Dublin → Bologna

$ 188
(fair price: $ 144)

Melbourne → Rome

$ 1193
(fair price: $ 976)

Los Angeles → Bologna

$ 947
(fair price: $ 757)

Toronto (Ontario) → Sicily

$ 807
(fair price: $ 721)

Edinburgh → Genoa

$ 280
(fair price: $ 228)

Edinburgh → Brindisi

$ 277
(fair price: $ 224)

London → Florence

$ 208
(fair price: $ 169)

Edinburgh → Venice

$ 198
(fair price: $ 159)

Sydney → Naples

$ 1555
(fair price: $ 1341)

Dublin → Venice

$ 196
(fair price: $ 153)

New York City → Rome

$ 685
(fair price: $ 538)

London → Bari

$ 176
(fair price: $ 144)

New York City → Genoa

$ 756
(fair price: $ 645)

Montreal → Naples

$ 854
(fair price: $ 759)

New York City → Sardinia

$ 746
(fair price: $ 641)

New York City → Turin

$ 738
(fair price: $ 604)

London → Sicily

$ 192
(fair price: $ 150)

Edinburgh → Rome

$ 224
(fair price: $ 194)

Manchester → Bologna

$ 202
(fair price: $ 156)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bari

$ 826
(fair price: $ 719)

Edinburgh → Milan

$ 168
(fair price: $ 139)

New York City → Verona

$ 805
(fair price: $ 642)

Los Angeles → Pisa

$ 878
(fair price: $ 727)

Los Angeles → Sicily

$ 888
(fair price: $ 748)

Manchester → Venice

$ 202
(fair price: $ 163)

Montreal → Sicily

$ 929
(fair price: $ 781)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bologna

$ 869
(fair price: $ 741)

New York City → Brindisi

$ 806
(fair price: $ 635)

London → Naples

$ 176
(fair price: $ 137)

Auckland → Rome

$ 1238
(fair price: $ 1069)

Melbourne → Florence

$ 1496
(fair price: $ 1351)

Sydney → Florence

$ 1487
(fair price: $ 1333)

Dublin → Milan

$ 162
(fair price: $ 128)

Sydney → Venice

$ 1314
(fair price: $ 1140)

Melbourne → Naples

$ 1612
(fair price: $ 1351)

Manchester → Milan

$ 163
(fair price: $ 118)

London → Milan

$ 110
(fair price: $ 85)

Los Angeles → Bari

$ 893
(fair price: $ 751)

Toronto (Ontario) → Brindisi

$ 844
(fair price: $ 748)

Sydney → Bologna

$ 1468
(fair price: $ 1240)

Montreal → Bologna

$ 888
(fair price: $ 753)

Sydney → Pisa

$ 1456
(fair price: $ 1217)

Melbourne → Bologna

$ 1588
(fair price: $ 1335)

Los Angeles → Verona

$ 948
(fair price: $ 820)

Melbourne → Venice

$ 1312
(fair price: $ 1155)

Toronto (Ontario) → Sardinia

$ 803
(fair price: $ 709)

Manchester → Rome

$ 234
(fair price: $ 185)

Dublin → Rome

$ 192
(fair price: $ 157)

London → Rome

$ 136
(fair price: $ 116)

London → Venice

$ 116
(fair price: $ 98)

Los Angeles → Sardinia

$ 873
(fair price: $ 757)

Los Angeles → Turin

$ 915
(fair price: $ 763)

Melbourne → Pisa

$ 1501
(fair price: $ 1242)

Toronto (Ontario) → Turin

$ 874
(fair price: $ 763)

Toronto (Ontario) → Pisa

$ 867
(fair price: $ 740)

Perth → Pisa

$ 1467
(fair price: $ 1170)

Montreal → Bari

$ 918
(fair price: $ 783)

Sydney → Bari

$ 1520
(fair price: $ 1397)

Perth → Venice

$ 1304
(fair price: $ 1132)

Sydney → Sicily

$ 1469
(fair price: $ 1333)

Montreal → Turin

$ 913
(fair price: $ 792)

London → Pisa

$ 200
(fair price: $ 125)

Toronto (Ontario) → Verona

$ 889
(fair price: $ 754)

London → Turin

$ 176
(fair price: $ 126)

Auckland → Pisa

$ 1807
(fair price: $ 1383)

Montreal → Sardinia

$ 868
(fair price: $ 763)

Los Angeles → Genoa

$ 972
(fair price: $ 808)

Toronto (Ontario) → Genoa

$ 893
(fair price: $ 783)

Melbourne → Sicily

$ 1491
(fair price: $ 1336)

Montreal → Pisa

$ 876
(fair price: $ 739)

Auckland → Bologna

$ 1516
(fair price: $ 1296)

Auckland → Venice

$ 1556
(fair price: $ 1323)

Sydney → Turin

$ 1494
(fair price: $ 1317)

London → Bologna

$ 151
(fair price: $ 115)

Melbourne → Bari

$ 1491
(fair price: $ 1341)

Sydney → Verona

$ 1532
(fair price: $ 1329)

Montreal → Genoa

$ 962
(fair price: $ 831)

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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.

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Sicily: Public and private transport budget

Sicily: Budget for living and housing

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