Which place is cheaper, Flanders or Catalonia?
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 Catalonia or Flanders?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Catalonia and Flanders. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Catalonia or Flanders?
Catalonia
Catalonia is a famous autonomous community in Spain. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country and consists of four provinces. The provinces consist of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Barcelona is not only the capital of Catalonia, but is also the biggest city in the region. Because Barcelona is such a large city and Catalonia’s long history of international trade, the area is a very popular tourist destination. Another reason for Catalonia’s success is its temperate climate. Two other reasons that make Catalonia different from other areas in Spain are, people speak Catalan, Spanish and Aranese, and its climate has both beaches and mountain ranges.
Flanders
The Northern region of Belgium, commonly known as Flanders, is a popular destination for travelers. It includes well-known cities like Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Bruges. It is the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium and has many sights and historical attractions to see.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatalonia €112,278Flanders €153
The average daily cost (per person) in Catalonia is €112,278, while the average daily cost in Flanders is €153. 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 Catalonia and Flanders in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatalonia €16,203Flanders €69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatalonia €
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Compare Hotels in Catalonia and Flanders
Looking for a hotel in Catalonia or Flanders? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catalonia €13,042Flanders €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer arrival Shuttle Reus Airport to La Pineda: $13
- Transfer arrival Shuttle Reus Airport to Cambrils: $13
- Private transfer from Barcelona Airport to Fira de Barcelona: $26
- Barcelona Private Transfer Hotel or City Centre to Cruise Port: $27
- Barcelona Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Cruise Port to Barcelona City: $30
- Barcelona Arrival Private Transfer Cruise Port to City Center: $30
- Private Transfer from Barcelona City to Cruise Port : $30
- Barcelona Private Transfer from Cruise Terminal to barcelona city: $31
- Barcelona Departure Private Transfer From City To Cruise Port: $31
- Barcelona Arrival Private Transfer Cruise Port to City Center : $32
- Barcelona Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Catalonia or Flanders?
Prices for flights to both Flanders and Catalonia 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 dayCatalonia €73,008Flanders €65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Barcelona Morning Walking and Food Tour with Local Flavors: $35
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $42
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $54
- Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $54
- Tablao Flamenco Cordobes on Rambla Barcelona with Dinner Option: $57
- Barcelona: Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner: $70
- Barcelona Morning Tapas Crawl by Food Tour: $70
- Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience: $78
- Seafood Paella and Mediterranean Tapas Cooking Class: $81
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $85
- Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour: $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catalonia €32,435Flanders €16
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Private City Tour in Barcelona's Best Kept Secrets: $2.39
- Tarragona Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.34
- Barcelona Electric Scooter Tour: $3.57
- Sagrada Familia Exterior Tour: $3.57
- Costa Brava Luxury Tour Boat and Lunch from Barcelona: $3.58
- Barcelona Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.58
- Sagrada Familia External Audio Tour - The 3 Iconic Facades: $3.58
- Censored Barcelona Tour: $3.58
- Gothic Quarter Donation-Based Walking Tour in English : $3.58
- Discover the Gothic Quarter Walking Tour: $3.58
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Barcelona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatalonia €24,656Flanders €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Barcelona Bar Crawl Old Town Treasure Tramp Adventure: $15
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $18
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $18
- Largest Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Largest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Barcelona Halloween Bar Crawl: $18
- Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $24
- Wine tasting next to the Sagrada Familia: $30
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Go out like a local, pub Crawl / Tour in Raval - Barcelona: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catalonia and Flanders, we can see that Catalonia is more expensive. And not only is Flanders much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Flanders would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flanders 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 Catalonia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catalonia than you might in Flanders.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catalonia Expensive? and Is Flanders 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.