Should you visit Corfu or Barcelona?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corfu or Barcelona, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Corfu
Also known in modern Greek as Kerkira or Kerkyra, Corfu is the northernmost of Greece's Ionian islands, located off the nation's northwest coast in the Adriatic Sea. It has historically seen control of Venetians, French, and British powers, and today draws tourists mainly as a resort destination.
Like many beach destinations in Europe, Corfu can be expensive due to higher tourist demand and limited space on the island. But Greece is still a fairly affordable country compared to other places in Europe, so deals can be found.
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 Corfu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Corfu is €90, 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 Corfu and Barcelona in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Corfu can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €39, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €78.
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
The average traveler spends about €25 per day in Corfu for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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
Corfu €25
Barcelona €27
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
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Corfu than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €44 on transportation in Corfu on average per day.
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 Corfu
Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Corfu to Ioannis Kapodistrias Int. Airport (CFU):
$18
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Corfu Airport:
$23
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Private Corfu Transfer: Corfu Hotel to Corfu Cruise Port:
$23
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Shared Arrival Transfer -Corfu Airport to Hotel:
$25
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Shared Departure Transfer -Corfu Airport to Hotel:
$25
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Premium Class Corfu Private Transfers:
$36
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Wheelchair Accessible Transfer From-To Airport:
$53
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Departure Private Transfer from Island to Corfu Airport CFU or Port by Minivan:
$62
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(CFU) Corfu Airport To Barbati Private Transfer:
$86
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Kanoni, up to 7 customers:
$86
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Alykes, up to 7 customers:
$90
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(CFU) Corfu Airport To Paleokastritsa Private Transfer:
$93
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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Private 5 days in Barcelona with private transfers and private tours:
$1,524
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Private 5 days in Barcelona with tours and transfers and pick up and drop off:
$1,213
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Private Round-Trip transfer from Barcelona Airport or Barcelona city to Andorra:
$876
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Private 3 days in Barcelona with private tours and transfers:
$796
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Montserrat Monastery Tour & Hot Air Balloon Flight, Including Transfer, Lunch, Photos, Cava:
$791
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Private Transfer & Tours to Andorra from Barcelona 10 Hours:
$597
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Barcelona city or airport to Andorra Private Transfer:
$564
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Private Transfer from Barcelona travel to Andorra:
$554
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Transfer Barcelona-Madrid:
$531
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Private Round-Trip Transfer to Montserrat from Barcelona:
$529
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Private Transfer: Andorra to Barcelona City or BCN Airport by Luxury Van:
$522
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Barcelona city to Andorra Private Transfer:
$520
Is it cheaper to fly into Corfu or Barcelona?
Prices for flights to both Barcelona and Corfu 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 Corfu, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 per day, per person.
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 Corfu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.
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Winery tour with Wine and Olive tasting at Theotoky Estate in Corfu:
$12
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Royalty Winery tour with tasting at Theotoky Estate in Corfu:
$16
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Corfu Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$19
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Sunset at the Shipwreck Beach | Beach Discovery Tour:
$32
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Corfu Ghost Stories and Legends Night Tour:
$34
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Corfu Town: Evening Guided Tour With Wine:
$42
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3 Hours Corfu Old Town Walking Tour: History and Architecture:
$54
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Grand Island Tour:
$60
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Small Group Corfu Walking City Tour:
$68
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Corfu Sightseeing Cycling Tour:
$77
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The Governor Olive Mill Private Tour with Tasting and Olive Oil Workshop:
$81
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Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour:
$86
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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#1dayBarcelona. 6-Hour Action Packed Private City Discovery Tour:
$549
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'Game Of Thrones' Small Group Tour in Girona from Barcelona:
$125
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1 hour private sailing tour:
$158
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1,5 hour Vermut & Sailing Experience Barcelona with drinks and snacks!:
$41
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1-hour Private Speedboat Cruise from Barcelona:
$372
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1.5-Hour Sights of Barcelona E-Bike Tour Led by a Local Guide:
$34
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2 Hours Private Sailing Tour for Family and Friends:
$316
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2 Hours Running Tour in Barcelona with Local Guide:
$35
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2 hour Private Sunset Sailing Cruise Barcelona:
$372
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2 hour Sailing Cruise Barcelona:
$47
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2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise Barcelona:
$47
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2 hours Exclusive Sunrise Sailing Experience from Port Vell:
$335
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Corfu, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €6.85.
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 Corfu
Also in Corfu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Corfu-Private Winery tour with Wine tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$15
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Wine Tasting and optional Olive Tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$16
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Private tour to Paleokastritsa & Wine tasting from Corfu:
$266
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Private Corfu Highlights and Wine Tour:
$549
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corfu and Barcelona, we can see that Barcelona is more expensive. And not only is Corfu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Corfu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Corfu 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 Barcelona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Barcelona than you might in Corfu.
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