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

Gibraltar travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Gibraltar

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

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

Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Gibraltar in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

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

Local prices in Gibraltar by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gibraltar

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 26)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 23 to $ 76)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.7 to $ 11)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.9 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 5)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 3.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gibraltar

1-star hotel

$ 187/night
($ 56 to $ 553)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 29 to $ 168)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 169 to $ 244)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 211/night
($ 178 to $ 261)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 234/night
($ 216 to $ 265)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 501

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 84/month
($ 36 to $ 216)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 219/month
($ 179 to $ 277)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 219/month
($ 176 to $ 283)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 444/month
($ 222 to $ 729)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 639/month
($ 595 to $ 688)

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235% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Gibraltar

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 6.2)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9.4/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 13)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.2)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.1)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Gibraltar

Bus ticket

$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.5/km
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.7
($ 4.2 to $ 5)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Gibraltar

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 11 to $ 13)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 9.4/hr
($ 9.4 to $ 20)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gibraltar

Cigarettes

$ 4.5/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 4.7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 125
($ 124 to $ 125)

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133% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 39 to $ 46)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Madrid

$ 716
(fair price: $ 595)

Los Angeles → Madrid

$ 891
(fair price: $ 701)

Chicago → Madrid

$ 976
(fair price: $ 730)

London → Madrid

$ 91
(fair price: $ 74)

Manchester → Madrid

$ 135
(fair price: $ 105)

Dublin → Madrid

$ 104
(fair price: $ 85)