Should you visit Cagliari or Pisa?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Cagliari and Pisa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of the Italian island, Sardinia, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is best known for its abundance of seafood, beach access, and an array of architecture that reflects both Roman and medieval history.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
Which city is cheaper, Pisa or Cagliari?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cagliari is €96, while the average daily cost in Pisa is €96. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cagliari and Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around €106 in Cagliari For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €96 in Pisa For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cagliari cost around €28 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €11.
Food in Pisa costs travelers about €40 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cagliari €28
Pisa €40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cagliari
For Cagliari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Culurgiones Cooking Class Cagliari:
$71
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Homemade fresh pasta cooking:
$90
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Cooking class & Lunch in Cagliari:
$102
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Dining experience at a local's home in Cagliari with show cooking:
$106
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Small-group Street food tour in Cagliari:
$111
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Cooking and eating with a Sardinian family:
$133
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Cagliari:
$162
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Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Cagliari:
$180
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Private cooking class at a local's home with tasting in Cagliari:
$180
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Cagliari Shore Excursion: Sardinian Traditional Cooking Class with Lunch:
$185
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in Cagliari:
$267
Typical Food prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Special colorful dinner in Pisa with a local:
$67
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Streetfood tour in Pisa:
$87
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Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$101
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Dining experience at a local's home in Pisa with show cooking:
$106
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Small-group Street food tour in Pisa:
$111
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Traditional Home Hands on Cooking Class in Pisa:
$113
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Skip-the-Line Pisa Leaning Tower & Street Food Tour With Local Guide:
$128
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pisa:
$162
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Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pisa:
$180
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Market tour and lunch or dinner at a local's home in Pisa:
$180
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa:
$180
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in Pisa:
$267
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Cagliari than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €24 on transportation in Cagliari on average per day.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Pisa than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €8.77 on transportation in Pisa on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cagliari
Also for Cagliari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private transfer: Cagliari to Cagliari Airport (CAG):
$622
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Private Airport Transfer to the Area of Chia:
$166
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Private VIP Transfer from Cagliari Airport to Villasimius:
$75
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Private VIP Transfer from Cagliari Airport to Santa Margherita di Pula:
$68
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Transfer from airport to cagliari:
$43
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Transfer/taxi Cagliari Airport - Cagliari city:
$39
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Private Airport Transfer: from Cagliari to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG):
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Cagliari:
$27
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Private VIP Transfer from Cagliari Airport to Cagliari:
$22
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Private VIP Transfer from Cagliari to Cagliari Airport:
$22
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Private VIP Transfer from Cagliari Airport to Quartu S.Elena:
$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence:
$293
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Private Transfer: Pisa to Pisa International Airport (PSA):
$622
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Private Transfer: Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Pisa:
$622
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Private Transfer: Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Pisa or vice versa:
$501
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Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Pisa or vice versa:
$498
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Private Transfer from Pisa to Rimini (RMI) Airport:
$1,291
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Private Transfer from Pisa to Firenze (FLR) Airport:
$411
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Private Transfer from Pisa to Bologna (BLQ) Airport:
$707
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Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Siena City centre:
$460
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Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence City centre:
$332
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Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Firenze (FLR) Airport:
$398
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Volterra:
$261
Is it cheaper to fly into Cagliari or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa and Cagliari 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Cagliari, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €13 per day, per person.
Sightseeing expenses in Pisa, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €16 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Cagliari
For Cagliari, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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8 days Escorted Tour Sardinia Amore Mio:
$2,488
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Archaeological tour of Nora:
$97
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Archaeological tour of the Nuraghe Arrubiu in Orroli:
$112
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Barumini Unesco Site and Giara of Gesturi Tour from Cagliari:
$112
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Cagliari City Tour - Minivan Sightseeing and Walking:
$124
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Cagliari Easy Tour:
$45
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Cagliari Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$38
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Cagliari Private Walking Tour:
$230
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Cagliari Segway Tour:
$73
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Cagliari Shore Excursion: Amazing Hidden Beaches Jeep Tour:
$160
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Cagliari Shore Excursion: Amazing West Sulcis Boat Tour:
$328
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Cagliari Shore Excursion: Archaeological Nuraghe and Nora Tour:
$160
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
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2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path:
$27
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2.5-Hour Skip-the-Line Pisa and Leaning Tower Family Tour:
$239
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Adventure Park Il Pineto:
$25
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Best of Pisa Guided Tour including the Leaning Tower:
$54
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Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket:
$61
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Best of Pisa Private Walking Tour with local Food tasting AM or PM:
$139
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Best of Pisa guided tour with Leaning Tower tickets (option):
$41
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Chianti Lovers Tour- 2 Wineries and SuperTuscan Small Group from Pisa:
$160
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Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa:
$208
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From Cinque Terre Small Group Tour:
$170
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From Small Group Tour to Cinque Terre:
$154
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Full-Day Cinque Terre Tour from Pisa:
$187
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cagliari spend on average €6.06 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Cagliari
Also in Cagliari, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Guided Wine tasting with a Sommelier:
$62
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WINE TOUR in a winery among the vineyards:
$80
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cultural walking tour, food and wine tasting experience:
$83
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Wine tour aroud vineyards of Cagliari:
$85
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Wine tasting:
$96
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Small-Group Food and Wine Tour from Cagliari:
$106
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option):
$49
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Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa:
$107
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Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti (6 Hrs) + Lunch & Wine Tasting:
$174
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Small Group Pisa Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano Including Wine Tasting:
$181
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Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti + Lunch & 2 Wine Tasting:
$224
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EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti and Siena with Lunch & Wine Tasting included:
$249
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Full-Day Volterra San Gimignano Private Tour with Wine Tasting:
$249
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Pisa, Lucca and Wine tour:
$260
When comparing the travel costs between Cagliari and Pisa, we can see that Cagliari 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.
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