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Albufeira travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Albufeira

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

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

Cost of living in Albufeira compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Albufeira in 2024 is 16% 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 Albufeira in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Albufeira by expense type

Restaurant budget in Albufeira

Lunch

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 17 to $ 56)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 8.9/person
($ 7.8 to $ 13)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 6.7)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Albufeira

1-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 77 to $ 669)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 112/night
($ 48 to $ 324)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 229/night
($ 51 to $ 1302)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

4-star hotel

$ 171/night
($ 70 to $ 844)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323

5-star hotel

$ 284/night
($ 86 to $ 792)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 158/month
($ 50 to $ 630)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 283/month
($ 55 to $ 1384)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 227/month
($ 54 to $ 1241)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cottage or guest house

$ 192/month
($ 58 to $ 725)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 341/month
($ 71 to $ 1247)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Albufeira

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 4)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.4/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 7.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 3.3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.2 to $ 2.2)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Albufeira

Bus ticket

$ 3.1/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4
($ 4 to $ 4)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 23/24hrs
($ 6.7 to $ 46)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Albufeira

Cinema

$ 7.8/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 8.9)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 9.8/hr
( $ 9.8)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Albufeira

Cigarettes

$ 6.2/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 8.9)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 108
($ 65 to $ 168)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 69
($ 45 to $ 112)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Lisbon

$ 821
(fair price: $ 713)

Montreal → Lisbon

$ 781
(fair price: $ 657)

Toronto → Lisbon

$ 742
(fair price: $ 624)

Los Angeles → Lisbon

$ 884
(fair price: $ 776)

Chicago → Lisbon

$ 850
(fair price: $ 736)

London → Lisbon

$ 118
(fair price: $ 95)