Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Madrid?
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 Madrid or Saint George's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Madrid and Saint George's 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: Madrid or Saint George's?
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadrid €162Saint George's €254
The average daily cost (per person) in Madrid is €162, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is €254. 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 Madrid and Saint George's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadrid €78Saint George's €152
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadrid €156Saint George's €304
Compare Hotels in Madrid and Saint George's
Looking for a hotel in Madrid or Saint George's? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Madrid €18Saint George's €8.71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vehicle transfer with driver included in Madrid: $151
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid HTL-APT (MAD): $68
- Transfer from the Airport to Madrid: $139
- Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $116
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $209
- Seamless Madrid Airport Transfer One Way or Round Trip Options: $41
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Madrid Airport (MAD): $79
- Private transfer from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid: $90
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $28
- Private Transfers Madrid Airport to Central Madrid: $49
- Private Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Van: $93
- Private Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD by Business Car: $87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:
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Taxi From Airport€26
Is it cheaper to fly into Madrid or Saint George's?
Prices for flights to both Saint George's and Madrid 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 dayMadrid €59Saint George's €81
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $63
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $64
- Madrid Paella and Churros Cooking Class Ham and Wines Tasting: $68
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $68
- Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid: $75
- Madrid : Paella and Churros cooking class, ham and wines tasting: $75
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $75
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $89
- Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid: $99
- Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $103
- Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History: $110
- The Best Flamenco in Madrid Show with Dinner and Drink: $110
Typical Food Prices in Saint George's
For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Ginger Bun€0.48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madrid €33Saint George's €60
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- "Prado Museum" Tour A Treasure of World Art: $3.48
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums: $220
- 2 Hour Madrid City Expert Tour: $196
- 2 Hour Private Panoramic Tuk Tuk Tour: $197
- 2 in 1 Madrid Art Tour Prado and Reina Sofia Museums: $80
- 2-Hour Madrid Tapas Tour: Eat, Drink & Discover the Real Spain: $75
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $116
- 3 Hour Private Bike Tour in Madrid with a Guide: $174
- 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
- 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
- 3h Prado Museum Private Tour Skip the Line & Hotel Pick-up: $206
- 3in1 Tour: Try Madrid Best Churros, Tapas & Market by FLT: $80
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:
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9 Holes of Golf€19
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Evening Sailing Trip€13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadrid €19Saint George's €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Madrid Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entrance: $12
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $17
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $20
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $29
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $53
- Hypno Tasting Wine Tasting under Hypnosis in Madrid: $57
- New Year Eve Madrid Pub Crawl: $80
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Wine Tasting and Flamenco Master Class in Madrid: $100
- Madrid Tapas, Sangria & Wine Tasting Small Group Walking Tour: $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madrid and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's is more expensive. And not only is Madrid much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Madrid is in Europe and Saint George's is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Madrid would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madrid 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 Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's than you might in Madrid.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Madrid Expensive? and Is Saint George's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Madrid or Saint George's?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 420 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Madrid and Saint George's, 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.