Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Naples or Costa de Prata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Costa de Prata, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Naples or Costa de Prata?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples €129Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €129, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Naples and Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Naples and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Naples or Costa de Prata? 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: Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Costa de Prata €53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- transfer from napoli to positano or back: $107
- transfer by luxury car from the airport, station, etc., to the city of Naples: $98
- private transfer from Naples to Sorrento: $251
- private transfer from Naples to Peastum or Peastum to Naples: $109
- private transfer from NAPLES to MATERA: $273
- private transfer Naples to Sorrento: $121
- Vesuvius easy Transfer: $25
- Vesuvio Tour_Transfer+Entrance ticket: $40
- Venice Airport : One Way Transfer to Canazei: $567
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $321
- Trekking The Path of the Gods and Round Trip Transfer: $273
- Transfers from the Beverello pier (Naples) to Fiumicino Aereoprto: $276
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata and Naples 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 dayNaples €40Costa de Prata €44
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples €30Costa de Prata €13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Naples : Discovery Capri with Chairlift Experience : $158
- Guided Tour to Ruins of Pompeii and Vesuvius From Naples: $141
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Naples City Walking Tour Exploring Naples with a native guide : $87
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii private tour: $109
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Royal Palace of Caserta Private Tour for cruise ship : $164
- Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide: $60
- (Ercolano) Herculaneum , Half Day Private Tour: $136
- 2 Hours Naples Metro Tour with 24 Hour Metro Ticket included: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Costa de Prata €8.13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Naples much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Naples would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Naples 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 Costa de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata than you might in Naples.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Naples Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Naples or Costa de Prata?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Naples or Costa de Prata in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Naples as well as Costa de Prata. Many visitors come to Naples in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Naples is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 23°C (74°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Naples this time of the year. In the summer, Naples often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.
Naples usually gets more rain in July than Costa de Prata. Naples gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Naples or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
Both Costa de Prata and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Naples for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Naples is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the autumn. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
Naples usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata during autumn. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. It's quite rainy in Naples. In October, Naples usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Naples or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
Both Costa de Prata and Naples during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Naples because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Naples is cooler than Costa de Prata. Typically, the winter temperatures in Naples in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Naples often gets less sunshine than Costa de Prata. Naples gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.
Costa de Prata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Naples. Naples usually gets less rain in January than Costa de Prata. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Naples or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Costa de Prata. The activities around the city are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In April, Naples is generally cooler than Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 13°C (55°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa de Prata this time of the year. Naples usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Naples usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Naples
| Naples | Costa de Prata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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