Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Barcelona?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Barcelona or Costa Vicentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Barcelona and Costa Vicentina can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Barcelona or Costa Vicentina?
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's also the capital of Catalonia and is located on the northeastern part of the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona is one of the country's most popular travel destinations because of its rich history, interesting architecture, and vibrant culture. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games and that had a strong influence over tourism in the area. Many different neighborhoods were renovated and rebuilt. Modern design became the norm in many parts of the city, although there is still an old city feel and many efforts at preservation.
Costa Vicentina
Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBarcelona €185Costa Vicentina €150
The average daily cost (per person) in Barcelona is €185, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €150. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Barcelona and Costa Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBarcelona €98Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBarcelona €196Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Barcelona and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Barcelona or Costa Vicentina? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Barcelona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Barcelona €19Costa Vicentina €40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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10 Trip Metro Ticket€7.80
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Airport Bus€5.00
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Metro€2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Barcelona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Barcelona:
- Barcelona City to Cruise Port Private Transfer: $35
- Barcelona city, Hotel to Airport, cruise Port private Transfer: $44
- Barcelona private van transfer cruise port to airport Barcelona : $143
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Barcelona Airport Departure: $27
- Airport Transfer: $179
- Arrival Private Transfer by Sedan from BCN airport to Barcelona: $86
- Arrival Transfer El Prat Airport BCN to Barcelona by Luxury Van: $100
- Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van from Barcelona Port to Barcelona: $93
- Arrival Transfer from Barcelona Airport BCN to Barcelona in Private Car/Van: $88
- Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barcelona - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Barcelona Airport (BNC) to Port Aventura/Salou Arrival Transfer: $211
- Barcelona Airport (BNC) to Sitges - Arrival Private Transfer: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Barcelona or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Barcelona change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBarcelona €58Costa Vicentina €59
Typical Food Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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Hot Cocoa & Churro€4.15
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Sandwich€1.70
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Baguette & Horchata€3.80
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Tapas on the beach€8.28
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Gelatto€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Barcelona.
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $42
- Flamenco Casa Sors & Guitar Museum with Optional Drink or Dinner: $44
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $54
- Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $54
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $54
- Tablao Flamenco Cordobes on Rambla Barcelona with Dinner Option: $57
- Barcelona Morning Tapas Crawl by Food Tour: $71
- Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner: $71
- Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience: $78
- Seafood Paella and Mediterranean Tapas Cooking Class: $81
- A vegan/vegetarian food tour in Barcelona: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Barcelona €33Costa Vicentina €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Barcelona are as follows:
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Picasso Walking Tour and Museum Pass€42
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Souvenir Gaudi Book€8.55
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Admission to Museo Picasso€6.00
Tours and Activities in Barcelona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Barcelona are as follows:
- Barcelona Segway Tour: $3.57
- Barcelona Guided Tour on Segway: $3.57
- Sagrada Familia Exterior Tour: $3.57
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Barcelona: $3.57
- Barcelona Electric Scooter Tour: $3.57
- Costa Brava Luxury Tour Boat and Lunch from Barcelona: $3.58
- Gaudi & Sagrada Familia Donation-Based Tour in English : $3.58
- Happiness Walking Tour in Barcelona : $3.58
- Life of Gaudi and Architectural Walking Tour: $5.97
- Barcelona Panoramic Escooter or E-Bike Tour : $5.97
- Walking Tour in Barcelona with Arabic Guide: $5.97
- Gaudí's Sagrada Familia a Digital Audio Guided Tour in Barcelona: $8.36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBarcelona €17Costa Vicentina €8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:
- Barcelona Bar Crawl Old Town Treasure Tramp Adventure: $15
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $18
- Barcelona Halloween Bar Crawl: $18
- Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $24
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Nightlife Tour - Barcelona Bar Crawl with Flamingos: $25
- Original Pub Crawl & Tapas Tour: $30
- Wine tasting next to the Sagrada Familia: $30
- Barcelona Markets Tour With Optional Food & Wine Tasting Upgrade: $35
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Penedès region 40min from Barcelona: $38
- Wine Tasting Experience in Barcelona: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Barcelona and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Barcelona is more expensive. And not only is Costa Vicentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa Vicentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa Vicentina and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Barcelona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Barcelona than you might in Costa Vicentina.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Barcelona Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.