Which place is cheaper, Bari or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Bari?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Bari, 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: Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Bari?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Not everyone traveling to Spain is looking to collapse on a beach somewhere. If you're in search of a bustling, vibrant and colorful Spanish capital city without the crowds of Barcelona, you might want to book a few days in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Located on the eastern tip of the island of Tenerife on the Canary Island chain, Santa Cruz's bright buildings, charming shops and rich, green scenery are there to greet visitors from all over the world - including you.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €155Bari €137
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155, while the average daily cost in Bari is €137. 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSanta Cruz de Tenerife €48Bari €73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSanta Cruz de Tenerife €96Bari €146
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Bari? 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: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hotel Prices and Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64Bari €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife:
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: Transfer to Tenerife hotels: $413
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet : $71
- Mount Teide Tour with Transfer and Optional Cable Car Ticket: $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce€44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI) - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Bari Cruise Port to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $117
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Bari Per Matera - Matera Airport Transfer Service For Bari Airport: $215
- Private Airport to Matera Transfer: $78
- Polignano hotels to Bari Cruise Port Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Bisceglie: $142
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Castellana Grotte: $173
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Castellaneta Marina: $286
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Ginosa Marina: $287
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Masseria Torre Coccaro: $234
Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari and Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €68Bari €55
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner€44
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Coffee€2.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bari Sunset and Tapas: Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $43
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $48
- Polignano : Typical Cooking Class with Aperitif and wine included: $70
- Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare: $78
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Bari: $82
- Bari : Nonna’s cooking class – Apulian Focaccia & Orecchiette: $83
- Experience Cooking Pasta in Polignano a Mare: $84
- cooking class of fresh pasta capunti and sweet rosé: $90
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $90
- Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better: $90
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Altamura: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castellana Grotte with Show Cooking: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25Bari €8.61
Tours and Activities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Here are a few actual costs in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Costa Adeje or Santa Cruz: Contrasts of Tenerife Tour: $65
- Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $120
- Private Tour Tenerife: Anaga, Taganana, Benijo & La laguna: $88
- Private VIP Tour Tenerife Magic Circle: $277
- Tapas Bike Tour: $35
- Taucho Flight Experience: $129
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $116
- Tenerife: Anaga and La Laguna VIP Tour: $323
- Tenerife: Guided Historical Bike Tour with E-Bike Option: $29
- Tenerife: Introductory Dive for Cruise Ship Passengers: $140
- Tenerife: Island Tour with Teide Volcano and Lunch: $119
- Tenerife: Santa Cruz Guided Bike Tour 1.5 hour: $18
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.58
- Puglia Adventure: Self-Guided Treasures of Southern Italy: $9.55
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Bari City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $24
- Walking tour Trani : $30
- 2 Hour Tour in Medieval Bari: $30
- POLIGNANO Kayak Tour + swimming stop in cave: $30
- Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol: $36
- Bari Walking tour in small group : $36
- Bari Walking City Tour: $38
- Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €7.50Bari €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- TRANI Wine Tours: Flavors of Puglia: $57
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $86
- Alberobello Locorotondo and Wine Tasting - Guided Tour From Bari: $169
When comparing the travel costs between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Bari, we can see that Santa Cruz de Tenerife is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife Expensive? and Is Bari Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Bari?
Bari has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. When comparing the sizes of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Bari, 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.