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:

  • $ 91 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1898* (1624 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 124 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3477* (2982 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 154 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 5190* (4452 €)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Sicily VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sicily in 2025 is 17% 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:

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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).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 22)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 24 to $ 59)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.4 to $ 12)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 9.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Sicily: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sicily costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 62 to $ 386)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 65 to $ 404)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 59 to $ 453)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 183/night
($ 79 to $ 558)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 398/night
($ 163 to $ 986)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 138/month
($ 48 to $ 694)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 183/month
($ 52 to $ 774)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 207/month
($ 62 to $ 1008)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 121/month
($ 51 to $ 509)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 239/month
($ 75 to $ 1137)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Sicily: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sicily costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.2/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 9.4 to $ 15)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Sicily: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Sicily is 22% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.5
($ 5.8 to $ 12)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 107)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Sicily: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sicily costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.4/ticket
($ 9.4 to $ 15)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 18 to $ 24)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Sicily: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Sicily costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.4/pack
($ 6.1 to $ 7)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 76
($ 34 to $ 129)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 22 to $ 41)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Palermo
London → Palermo
London → Palermo
$ 217
(fair price: $ 174)
London → Catane
London → Catane
London → Catane
$ 203
(fair price: $ 158)
Montreal → Catane
Montreal → Catane
Montreal → Catane
$ 859
(fair price: $ 788)
Manchester → Catane
Manchester → Catane
Manchester → Catane
$ 237
(fair price: $ 186)
Edinburgh → Catane
Edinburgh → Catane
Edinburgh → Catane
$ 232
(fair price: $ 191)
New York City → Catane
New York City → Catane
New York City → Catane
$ 888
(fair price: $ 708)
New York City → Rome
New York City → Rome
New York City → Rome
$ 749
(fair price: $ 598)
London → Rome
London → Rome
London → Rome
$ 120
(fair price: $ 98)
London → Milan
London → Milan
London → Milan
$ 99
(fair price: $ 82)
London → Naples
London → Naples
London → Naples
$ 159
(fair price: $ 131)
Montreal → Rome
Montreal → Rome
Montreal → Rome
$ 807
(fair price: $ 725)
Manchester → Rome
Manchester → Rome
Manchester → Rome
$ 207
(fair price: $ 176)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Sicily updated on 01-03-2025.

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