Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Amalfi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amalfi or Costa de Prata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Amalfi and Costa de Prata 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: Amalfi or Costa de Prata?
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmalfi €201Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Amalfi is €201, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Amalfi and Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmalfi €98Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmalfi €196Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Amalfi and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Amalfi or Costa de Prata? 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: Amalfi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amalfi €67Costa de Prata €53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus€4.00
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Train to Naples€14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
- Transfer from and to Naples (city, train station, airport) From Amalfi Coast: $186
- Transfer from Praiano to Naples and/or vice versa: $141
- Transfer from Amalfi Coast to Sorrento or back: $186
- Transfer from Amalfi Caost everywhere to Naples area: $216
- Transfer Service: Amalfi daily trip: $53
- Transfer Amalfi - Naples: $207
- Shared Transfer from Praiano to Naples Airport: $55
- Private transfer from Salerno to Positano or vice versa: $292
- Private transfer from Salerno to Naples with a 2 hour stop: $161
- Private transfer from Salerno to Amalfi: $219
- Private transfer Praiano to Naples: $121
- Private transfer Praiano to Naples: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Amalfi or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata and Amalfi 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 dayAmalfi €62Costa de Prata €44
Typical Food Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner€35
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Snacks€4.00
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Bread€1.00
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Dinner€41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
- OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $74
- Amalfi Coast: Mozzarella, Pasta, and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $80
- Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $87
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Salerno with Show Cooking: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Cava de' Tirreni: $97
- Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class and Dinner in Scafati: $104
- Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $114
- Amalfi Coast Home Cooking Class with Meal & Drinks Included: $134
- Genuine Home Cooking Class + Olive Oil Tasting: $139
- Cooking Class and Farmhouse Visit With Meal: $148
- Hands-on Cooking Class & Farmhouse visit in the Amalfi Coast: $152
- Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Vietri sul Mare: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amalfi €27Costa de Prata €13
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Tour to Amalfi and Atrani, Among the Labyrinths In Fuga dai Pirati: $64
- 4 Hour Cruise Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Aperitif: $49
- 4-hour boat tour of the Amalfi Coast: $148
- Amalfi & Atrani: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour: $158
- Amalfi Coast - Maiori: Path of Lemons, Tour with Tasting: $55
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour small group with Aperitif: $272
- Amalfi Coast Boat tour Small Group: $169
- Amalfi Coast Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to the Pandora's Cave : $75
- Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour along Arches, Beaches and Sea Caves: $75
- Amalfi Coast Path of the Lemon private walking tour: $127
- Amalfi Coast Sunset Boat Tour in Small Group: $97
- Amalfi Coast Swim Experience with Lifeguard: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmalfi €20Costa de Prata €8.13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
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Wine€6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Cantina Basileo: $66
- Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $71
- Wine Tasting and excursion to the Mt. Vesuvius from Pompeii: $93
- Positano: Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with a Sommelier: $101
- Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $142
- Wine Tasting at Basileo Cellar with Lunch: $169
- Wine Tour (lunch included): $197
- Exploring a Cilento village by e-bike with wine tasting: $211
- Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour: $252
- Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Wine Tasting Private Tour from Amalfi: $273
- From Positano: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $275
- Amalfi Coast: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $285
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amalfi and Costa de Prata, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Costa de Prata much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa de Prata would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa de Prata 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Costa de Prata.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amalfi Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Amalfi or Costa de Prata?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Amalfi or Costa de Prata in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amalfi as well as Costa de Prata. Many travelers come to Amalfi for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Amalfi is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the summer. The daily temperature in Amalfi averages around 23°C (74°F) in July, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amalfi this time of the year. In the summer, Amalfi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata. Amalfi gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.
Amalfi usually gets more rain in July than Costa de Prata. Amalfi gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmalfi 23°C (74°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amalfi or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
Both Costa de Prata and Amalfi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Amalfi in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amalfi is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amalfi in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 18°C (65°F).
Amalfi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata during autumn. Amalfi gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. It's quite rainy in Amalfi. In October, Amalfi usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Amalfi gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmalfi 17°C (63°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Amalfi or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
Both Costa de Prata and Amalfi during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Amalfi for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Amalfi is generally cooler than Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Amalfi average around 8°C (47°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Amalfi often gets less sunshine than Costa de Prata. Amalfi gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.
Costa de Prata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Amalfi. Amalfi usually gets less rain in January than Costa de Prata. Amalfi gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmalfi 8°C (47°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Amalfi or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amalfi and Costa de Prata. The spring months attract visitors to Amalfi because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Amalfi is cooler than Costa de Prata in the spring. The daily temperature in Amalfi averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa de Prata this time of the year. Amalfi usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Amalfi gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amalfi usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Amalfi gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmalfi 13°C (55°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Amalfi
| Amalfi | Costa de Prata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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