Travel budget and cost of living in Estepona (Spain) how much does a trip cost?

Estepona travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Estepona

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

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

Cost of living in Estepona compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Estepona in 2025 is 31% 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 Estepona in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Estepona by expense type

Restaurant budget in Estepona

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 30)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 24/person
($ 18 to $ 47)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 9.3 to $ 13)

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

Local beer

$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.7)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Estepona

1-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 61 to $ 137)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 127/night
($ 41 to $ 436)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 162/night
($ 59 to $ 513)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

4-star hotel

$ 253/night
($ 73 to $ 1935)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 529/night
($ 134 to $ 1212)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 82/month
($ 72 to $ 91)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 254/month
($ 65 to $ 1233)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 274/month
($ 61 to $ 1420)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 175/month
($ 87 to $ 307)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 378/month
($ 72 to $ 1507)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Estepona

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1 to $ 4.7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 5.7/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 13)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.7)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Estepona

Bus ticket

$ 2.3/ticket
( $ 2.3)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.3
($ 1.6 to $ 5.8)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 74/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 168)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Estepona

Cinema

$ 8.2/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 12)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 9.3/hr
( $ 9.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Estepona

Cigarettes

$ 6.4/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 7)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 53
($ 24 to $ 100)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 30 to $ 59)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Madrid

$ 143
(fair price: $ 118)

Manchester → Madrid

$ 195
(fair price: $ 150)

Dublin → Madrid

$ 171
(fair price: $ 137)

New York City → Madrid

$ 739
(fair price: $ 605)

Los Angeles → Madrid

$ 945
(fair price: $ 747)

Montreal → Madrid

$ 869
(fair price: $ 718)