Which place is cheaper, Budva or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Budva?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Budva, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Palma de Mallorca or Budva?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
Budva
A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €171Budva €113
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, while the average daily cost in Budva is €113. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Budva in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Budva €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Budva €74
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Budva
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca or Budva? 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Budva Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Budva €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $84
- Boat Transfer between Puerto Andratx and Sant Elmo: $14
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $69
- Departure Private Transfer from Palma Downtown to PMI Airport: $87
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $82
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $112
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Van: $124
- Departure Transfer: Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI by Luxury Car: $172
- East Mallorca Coasteering Experience with Transfers: $84
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $84
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:
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Daily Car Rental€65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:
- Tivat to Budva private one way transfer: $107
- Private transfer Tivat/Kotor/Budva-Podgorica: $149
- Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $131
- Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat Airport (TIV): $111
- Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $46
- Private Transfer from Bar to Tivat Airport (TIV): $168
- Kotor to Budva one way transfer: $111
- AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Budva?
Prices for flights to both Budva and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Budva €53
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Mallorcan Food Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Palma de Mallorca : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Self Guided Food Tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $86
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $108
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $114
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $144
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $145
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $166
- Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $238
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Budva €22
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Palma de Mallorca Quest Experience in Castle Bellver Prison Break: $7.17
- Palma de Mallorca Interactive City Tour: $8.37
- Self-Guided Tour of Soller's Secret Stories: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- Jardines de Alfabia Tickets: $11
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Official Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $12
- Palma Jump ticket: $16
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $19
Tours and Activities in Budva
Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Swimming and Boat Tour Trsteno Beach Budva: $179
- 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $19
- Adrenaline Speedboat Tours through the Bay of Kotor: $118
- Boka Bay: Kotor, Cave, Herceg Novi, & Lady of the Rocks Tour: $69
- Budva 1 hour Private walking tour: $85
- Budva Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Sightseeing: $76
- Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves: $54
- Budva Diving - Scuba Diving Experience: $74
- Budva old town private tour: $236
- 2-Hour «Night Lights» Kayak Tour: $54
- 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves: $53
- City Private Tour: $138
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Budva €14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting/wine tasting wines from Mallorca: $30
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $55
- Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $59
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- Wine Tasting Mallorca : $81
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $84
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $173
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $198
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Budva, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Budva much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Budva would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Budva 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Budva.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Budva Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Budva?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca and Budva, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.