Should you visit Cannes or Barcelona?
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 Cannes and Barcelona can help you decide which place is right for you.
Cannes
While Cannes was once little more than a small fishing village, today it is a popular, glamorous seaside town frequented by celebrities. It's the place to see and be seen, particularly during the Cannes Film Festival in the month of May. During this time the city comes alive with celebrities from all over the world. While Cannes has its share of exclusive clubs, bars and restaurants, there are alternatives for budget travelers, so don't shy away. There's a beautiful area, Le Suquet, which is nice to visit with its cobblestone streets and stunning views. It's also fun to pass some time people watching by the marina. You never know who you'll spot. At night, the city comes to life with casinos and luxurious restaurants and clubs that give the area a vibe of exclusivity.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's also the capital of Catalonia and is located on the northeastern part of the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona is one of the country's most popular travel destinations because of its rich history, interesting architecture, and vibrant culture. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games and that had a strong influence over tourism in the area. Many different neighborhoods were renovated and rebuilt. Modern design became the norm in many parts of the city, although there is still an old city feel and many efforts at preservation.
Which city is cheaper, Barcelona or Cannes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cannes is €110, while the average daily cost in Barcelona is €123. 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 Cannes and Barcelona in more detail.
Accommodation
Cannes's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €120. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €60.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Barcelona is €150. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cannes cost around €36 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 €14.
The price of a meal in Barcelona can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €27 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cannes €36
Barcelona €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cannes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cannes.
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Summer Fireworks and Dinner Catamaran Cruise from Cannes:
$135
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From Evening Tour & Dinner in Monte Carlo:
$217
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Small-Group Evening Tour and Dinner in Monte Carlo from Cannes:
$223
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Unforgettable night photos of the French Riviera and dinner in Monaco:
$622
Typical Food prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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Hot Cocoa & Churro
€4.15
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Sandwich
€1.70
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Baguette & Horchata
€3.80
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Tapas on the beach
€8.28
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Gelatto
€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Barcelona.
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Live from Barcelona to China: Potato Gnocchi Online Cooking Class:
$23
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Live from Potato Gnocchi Online Cooking Class:
$23
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Barcelona organic dinner in a beautiful rooftop garden:
$35
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Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Tour:
$48
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Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience in Barcelona:
$49
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Hands-on Brunch Cooking Class with Bottomless Mimosas!:
$50
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Born district food tour and tasting in Barcelona:
$51
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Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide:
$52
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Street Food Tour & Gothic Quater Sightseeing with Local Expert:
$52
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Bus and Walking Tour with Dinner:
$58
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Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit:
$59
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show and Dinner Ticket:
$62
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €13 per day to get around in Cannes.
The cost of a taxi ride in Barcelona is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €15 per person, per day, on local transportation in Barcelona.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cannes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:
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Ultra - Private Airport Transfer from Cannes City Centre to Nice Airport:
$9.41
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Private airport transfer Mandelieu to Cannes:
$53
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Private Departure Transfer from Cannes to Nice Airport:
$55
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Nice Airport Private Departure Transfer from Cannes, Monaco or Eze:
$55
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Private Airport Transfer: Cannes to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE):
$59
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Saint Tropez Round-Trip Boat Transfer from Cannes:
$70
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Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to St Tropez from Cannes:
$80
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Private transfer from Cannes to Nice City or Nice Airport:
$80
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Private Transfer: Cannes to Cannes - Mandelieu Airport (CEQ):
$89
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Private Transfer: Cannes - Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) to Cannes:
$89
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Nice to Saint Tropez 2,5 hours return transfer by boat:
$92
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Nice Airport departure private transfer from Cannes - Mónaco - Cap d Antibes in Business Car:
$98
Typical Local Transportation prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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10 Trip Metro Ticket
€7.80
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Airport Bus
€5.00
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Metro
€2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Barcelona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Barcelona:
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Ultra - Barcelona Private Transfer from Barcelona Cruise Port to City Centre:
$9.41
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Ultra - Barcelona Private Transfer from City Centre to Barcelona Cruise Port:
$9.41
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Ultra - Barcelona Private Airport Transfer city centre to El Prat Airport BCN:
$9.41
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Airport Transfers:
$20
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From Luxury Transfers to La Roca Village:
$24
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Private Departure Transfer from Barcelona City Center to El-Prat Airport (BCN):
$24
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Private Transfer from Barcelona City to Barcelona Airport:
$27
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Barcelona Airport Transfers:
$27
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Barcelona Airport Transfer:
$28
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Private Transfer from Barcelona City Centre to Barcelona Cruise Terminal:
$29
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Barcelona Private Transfers from Barcelona City Centre to Bcn Cruise Terminal:
$29
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Taxi - Cab - Private transfer from Barcelona City Centre to Barcelona airport:
$29
Is it cheaper to fly into Cannes or Barcelona?
Prices for flights to both Barcelona and Cannes 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
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €24 per person, per day in Cannes. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Entertainment and activities in Barcelona typically cost an average of €27 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Cannes
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cannes are as follows:
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Round-Trip Ferry Ticket: Cannes to Ste. Marguerite Island:
$19
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French Riviera: Aquasplash Entrance Ticket:
$31
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1-Hour Segway Tour:
$37
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Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Cruise to Corniche d'Or:
$44
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Photographic tour of Cannes with a Local:
$46
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Combo Ile Sainte-Marguerite Ferry & Corniche d'Or Cruise from Cannes:
$54
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Sunset cruise / Cannes Lerins Islands:
$55
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Cannes, Antibes & St Paul De Vence Tour from Nice:
$61
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Cannes 2 Hours Vespa Tour:
$61
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Cannes 2-Hour Segway Tour:
$62
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French Riviera Tour: Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul de Vence:
$62
Typical Entertainment prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Barcelona are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Barcelona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Barcelona are as follows:
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A Culinary Audio Tour of El Born by VoiceMap:
$5.50
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Self-Guided Tour with Over 100 Sights:
$5.68
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KBr Mapfre Foundation Entry Ticket:
$5.68
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Museu de la Xocolata Tickets:
$7.16
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Private Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Exploration Game:
$7.45
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Museu de la Xocolata Admission Ticket:
$7.46
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Self-Guided City Audio Tour on Your Phone:
$8.16
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Gaudi House Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket:
$8.95
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Barcelona Port Traditional Boat Tour:
$9.16
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Guided Tour of Requesens Palace:
$9.54
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Guided Tour of Barcelona's Royal Academy of Sciences & Arts:
$9.54
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Skip the Line: Human Bodies - Entrance to the exhibition Ticket:
$9.95
Alcohol
The average person spends about €14 on alcoholic beverages in Cannes per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €14 on alcoholic beverages in Barcelona per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Cannes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cannes:
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Half and Full-Day Provencal Wine Tours:
$74
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Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting:
$135
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Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes:
$342
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Private Day Trip: Wine Tasting Tour Including Pinic Lunch From Cannes:
$559
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5-Hour Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze, Nice, Wine Tasting:
$658
Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:
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Columbus Monument with Optional Wine Tasting:
$7.16
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Estrella Damm Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting:
$9.08
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Backpacker Pub Crawl:
$18
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Barcelona Halloween Pub Crawl:
$18
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Generation Pub Crawl in Barcelona:
$19
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Barcelona Pub Crawl:
$20
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Wine Tasting Experience in Barcelona:
$22
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Opera Samfaina: Food and Wine Tasting Interactive Experience in Barcelona:
$26
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Wine tasting & tapas:
$39
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Barcelona Guided Local Wine Tasting Tour:
$44
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Wine Tasting near Sagrada Familia:
$47
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Fun Wine Tasting in Barcelona with a Sommelier!:
$53
When comparing the travel costs between Cannes and Barcelona, we can see that Barcelona 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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