Travel budget in the Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands: calculate your travel budget

Balearic Islands: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Balearic Islands for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 128 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2564* (2310 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 196 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 4826* (4326 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 231 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 6971* (6258 €)

* 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 the Balearic Islands in 2024

Cost of living: Balearic Islands VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in the Balearic Islands in 2024 is essentially the same as 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:

Cost of living in the Balearic Islands by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Balearic Islands compared to the national average.

Cities /Balearic Islands View Details
Ibiza 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Ibiza
Majorca 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Majorca



Local prices in the Balearic Islands by expense type

Balearic Islands: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Balearic Islands costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 14 to $ 23)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 23 to $ 37)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 14)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.2 for 500ml
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)

30% 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
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Balearic Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Balearic Islands is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 205/night
($ 74 to $ 659)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 71 to $ 544)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 79 to $ 627)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 256/night
($ 107 to $ 753)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 406/night
($ 191 to $ 995)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 226/month
($ 96 to $ 689)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 255/month
($ 90 to $ 798)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 263/month
($ 79 to $ 960)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 273/month
($ 217 to $ 475)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 427/month
($ 118 to $ 1161)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Balearic Islands: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the Balearic Islands costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 11)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Balearic Islands: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the Balearic Islands is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.3/km
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

92% 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)
$ 4.9
($ 4.5 to $ 5.6)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 24/24hrs
($ 6.7 to $ 83)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Balearic Islands: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the Balearic Islands costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.3/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 21 to $ 22)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Balearic Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the Balearic Islands is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.5/pack
($ 6.1 to $ 8.4)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 93
($ 56 to $ 101)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 60
($ 45 to $ 79)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Majorca
New York City → Majorca
New York City → Majorca
$ 735
(fair price: $ 606)
London → Majorca
London → Majorca
London → Majorca
$ 111
(fair price: $ 85)
Manchester → Minorca
Manchester → Minorca
Manchester → Minorca
$ 217
(fair price: $ 152)
London → Minorca
London → Minorca
London → Minorca
$ 152
(fair price: $ 112)
Edinburgh → Majorca
Edinburgh → Majorca
Edinburgh → Majorca
$ 185
(fair price: $ 140)
Edinburgh → Ibiza
Edinburgh → Ibiza
Edinburgh → Ibiza
$ 199
(fair price: $ 153)
New York City → Barcelona
New York City → Barcelona
New York City → Barcelona
$ 740
(fair price: $ 577)
New York City → Madrid
New York City → Madrid
New York City → Madrid
$ 783
(fair price: $ 657)
Los Angeles → Madrid
Los Angeles  → Madrid
Los Angeles  → Madrid
$ 982
(fair price: $ 774)
Los Angeles → Barcelona
Los Angeles  → Barcelona
Los Angeles  → Barcelona
$ 817
(fair price: $ 695)
New York City → Malaga
New York City → Malaga
New York City → Malaga
$ 772
(fair price: $ 618)
Toronto → Barcelona
Toronto → Barcelona
Toronto → Barcelona
$ 779
(fair price: $ 677)

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About the information on the cost of living in the Balearic Islands

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

Information about cost of living in the Balearic Islands updated on 23-09-2024.

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