Santiago de Compostela travel budget

Santiago de Compostela: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Santiago de Compostela

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Santiago de Compostela for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 55 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1234* (1162 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 122 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 3025* (2828 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 4031* (3766 €)

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



Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santiago de Compostela in 2024 is 33% 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 Santiago de Compostela in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Santiago de Compostela by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santiago de Compostela

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santiago de Compostela is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 8.6 to $ 13)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 33)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.6/person
($ 7.5 to $ 11)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santiago de Compostela

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Santiago de Compostela is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 29 to $ 361)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 43 to $ 492)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 52 to $ 864)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 52 to $ 425)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 86 to $ 466)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 482
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 86/month
($ 29 to $ 399)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 118/month
($ 29 to $ 556)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 129/month
($ 47 to $ 685)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 108/month
($ 41 to $ 651)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Family room
Family room
$ 205/month
($ 67 to $ 761)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Santiago de Compostela

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santiago de Compostela is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4.3)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Santiago de Compostela

On average, the price of transport in Santiago de Compostela is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

80% 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)
$ 4.3
($ 3.8 to $ 5.4)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Santiago de Compostela

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santiago de Compostela is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.1/ticket
($ 7.5 to $ 12)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.4/hr
($ 2.1 to $ 11)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Santiago de Compostela

On average, shopping budget in Santiago de Compostela is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.6/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 7.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 78
($ 33 to $ 108)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
($ 17 to $ 43)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Santiago de Compostela
London → Santiago de Compostela
London → Santiago de Compostela
$ 110
(fair price: $ 92)
New York City → Santiago de Compostela
New York City → Santiago de Compostela
New York City → Santiago de Compostela
$ 776
(fair price: $ 629)
Dublin → Santiago de Compostela
Dublin → Santiago de Compostela
Dublin → Santiago de Compostela
$ 153
(fair price: $ 106)
Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela
Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela
Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela
$ 140
(fair price: $ 106)
Manchester → Santiago de Compostela
Manchester → Santiago de Compostela
Manchester → Santiago de Compostela
$ 274
(fair price: $ 177)
Los Angeles → Santiago de Compostela
Los Angeles  → Santiago de Compostela
Los Angeles  → Santiago de Compostela
$ 1098
(fair price: $ 881)

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About this information on the cost of living in Santiago de Compostela

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

The information about the cost of living in Santiago de Compostela was updated on 24-04-2024.

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