Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Milan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Milan or Costa Vicentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Milan and Costa Vicentina 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: Milan or Costa Vicentina?
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
Costa Vicentina
Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMilan €166Costa Vicentina €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €166, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Milan and Costa Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilan €96Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilan €192Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Milan and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Milan or Costa Vicentina? 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: Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milan €35Costa Vicentina €40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Milan to Bergamo Airport (BGY) - Departure Private Transfer : $46
- Milan to Como hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $107
- Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Car LIN airport to Milan: $102
- Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van LIN airport to Milan: $81
- Arrival Private Transfer: Malpensa Airport MXP to Milan in Luxury Van: $139
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse in Luxury Van: $92
- BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO - Milano airport transfer with private Luxury Van: $186
- Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,012
- Bellagio : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $277
- Bern : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $735
- Bus Transfer from Malpensa Airport and Milan Central Station: $11
- Cervinia: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $501
Is it cheaper to fly into Milan or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Milan 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 dayMilan €39Costa Vicentina €34
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $60
- Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $69
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $69
- Local Cuisine Cooking Class with Wine: $72
- Fresh pasta experience for children - Cooking Class: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Milan €31Costa Vicentina €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
- The City Storytelling Experience: Art, History and Myths Come Together: $3.26
- Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $4.19
- Giuseppe Verdi in Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.58
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Age-Old Plants: $4.58
- Unique Self-Guided Audio Tour on Alessandro Manzoni: $4.58
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring the Famous Five Days: $4.58
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.79
- Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $5.49
- Self-guided Audio tour of Milan's Duomo in French: $5.54
- Private Self-guided Audio Tour of the Duomo - Milan Cathedral: $5.67
- Secrets, Myths & Tales Unveiled on a Self-Guided Tour: $5.96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMilan €24Costa Vicentina €8.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $52
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $53
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $55
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $93
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $159
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $164
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $180
- Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $184
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milan and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Costa Vicentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa Vicentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa Vicentina 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in Costa Vicentina.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Milan Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.
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.