Alicante travel budget

Alicante: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Alicante

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 63 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1459* (1358 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2958* (2744 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 139 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4466* (4130 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Alicante compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Alicante in 2024 is 24% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Alicante in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Alicante by expense type

Restaurant budget in Alicante

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Alicante is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 17)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 17 to $ 33)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.5/person
($ 8.7 to $ 10)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 2.7 to $ 3.2)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.9/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Alicante

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Alicante is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 55 to $ 161)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 46 to $ 245)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 49 to $ 506)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 77 to $ 441)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 200/night
($ 157 to $ 291)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 76/month
($ 50 to $ 154)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 148/month
($ 77 to $ 351)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 165/month
($ 62 to $ 592)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 81/month
($ 54 to $ 179)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 201/month
($ 77 to $ 587)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Alicante

On average, the price of supermarket food in Alicante is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.7/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 8.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.4)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Alicante

On average, the price of transport in Alicante is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

86% 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)
$ 2.2
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 83/24hrs
($ 8.7 to $ 1898)

163% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Alicante

On average, budget for leisure activities in Alicante is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.3/ticket
($ 7.5 to $ 9.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 4.3 to $ 17)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Alicante

On average, shopping budget in Alicante is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.6/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 6.2)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 75
($ 33 to $ 109)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 17 to $ 33)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Alicante
Manchester → Alicante
Manchester → Alicante
$ 125
(fair price: $ 97)
London → Alicante
London → Alicante
London → Alicante
$ 108
(fair price: $ 91)
Edinburgh → Alicante
Edinburgh → Alicante
Edinburgh → Alicante
$ 164
(fair price: $ 123)
Dublin → Alicante
Dublin → Alicante
Dublin → Alicante
$ 148
(fair price: $ 127)
New York City → Alicante
New York City → Alicante
New York City → Alicante
$ 767
(fair price: $ 640)
Los Angeles → Alicante
Los Angeles  → Alicante
Los Angeles  → Alicante
$ 986
(fair price: $ 767)

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About this information on the cost of living in Alicante

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

The information about the cost of living in Alicante was updated on 27-03-2024.

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