Should you visit Santorini or Amalfi?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Amalfi, 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.
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
Which city is cheaper, Amalfi or Santorini?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €131, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is €161. 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 Santorini and Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Santorini can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €66, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €132.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Amalfi is €158. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Santorini than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €23 on transportation in Santorini on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Amalfi is €53 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini:
$2,839
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Oia Sunset: Evening Shuttle Transfer and Free Time:
$23
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Premium Santorini Private Day Tour Lagoon 450, BBQ, drinks, transfer:
$933
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Santorini Airport Hotels Transfer Shuttle Bus Service:
$27
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Santorini Airport to Hotel: Private Arrival Transfer:
$45
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Santorini Taxi Service & Airport, Hotel and Port Transfers:
$62
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Santorini transfer service:
$17
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Private Airport Transfer:
$25
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Private Transfer to/from Santorini Airport (JTR):
$50
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Shared Transfer Service:
$17
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Tour of Caldera on Sailing Boat & Bus Transfer:Volcano-Hot springs-Thirassia-Oia:
$75
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Transfer from Santorini Airport&Port all destination except OIA up to 4 customer:
$37
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus
€4.00
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Train to Naples
€14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
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Transfer From Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Naples to Ladispoli or Viceversa.:
$1,369
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From Rome: Transfer to Amalfi Coastline via Pompeii:
$864
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From Rome: Transfer to Amalfi Coastline via Herculaneum:
$780
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Private Transfer from Naples or any place on the Amalfi coast to Matera:
$746
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Private transfer from Amalfi coast to Matera:
$712
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Private Transfer in Minivan from Amalfi Coast to Rome:
$622
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Amalfi or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Santorini 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
In Santorini travelers spend around €38 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
On average, meal and food prices in Amalfi cost around €50 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 €20.
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Food
Meals for one day
Santorini €38
Amalfi €50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Live Virtual Cooking Class:
$26
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A taste of Mediterranean Cuisine Dinner:
$90
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Hands on Cooking Class with a Chef:
$90
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Fira: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour With Tastings:
$108
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Sunset Sea Kayak and Snorkel with Dinner:
$108
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Santorini : Sunset Sea Kayak & Snorkel with Dinner:
$118
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Santorini : Cooking Class, Easy Hike, and Snorkeling:
$131
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Cooking Class with Santorini’s Aroma:
$506
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Full-Day Royalty Private Cooking Class and Tour in Santorini:
$506
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Cooking Class with Santorini’s Aroma:
$546
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Santorini Private Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner, Drinks &Transfer included:
$1,350
Typical Food prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner
€35
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Snacks
€4.00
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Bread
€1.00
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Dinner
€41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
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Lunch or dinner with an Italian family with cooking demo and wines - Amalfi:
$106
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Amalfi Coast and Food Tour: from Farm to Table:
$167
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Private cooking class at a local's home with lunch or dinner in Amalfi:
$180
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Amalfi Coast Cooking Class in Organic Farm:
$193
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Market visit and cooking class with lunch or dinner at a local's home in Amalfi:
$235
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Cooking Class Plus Wine Tasting Experience:
$597
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Santorini, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €29 per day, per person.
Amalfi's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €21 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
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Akrotiri Prehistoric City Audio Tour:
$18
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Unique Oia's Sunset Tour in Santorini:
$30
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Royalty Unique Oia’s Sunset Tour in Santorini:
$31
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Santorini-Unique Oia’s Sunset Tour:
$31
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Island Bus Tour: The Majestic Spots Of Santorini:
$43
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Santorini Volcano and Thirassia Islands Tour:
$43
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Oia and Fira Evening Small Group Tour:
$45
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3 Hour Santorini Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup:
$50
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Volcanic Sunset Cruise:
$58
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Santorini Traditional Villages and Oia Sunset Tour:
$62
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Santorini-Classic Tour in Traditional Villages:
$67
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Santorini-Classic Tour in Traditional Villages:
$71
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Amalfi Coast - Private Driving Tour from Amalfi:
$496
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Amalfi Coast Boat and Snorkeling Tour in Small Group | Half-day:
$98
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Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Naples:
$290
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Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour along Arches, Beaches and Sea Caves:
$73
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Amalfi Coast Private Boat Cruise - Available Autumn to Spring!:
$1,253
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Amalfi Coast Private Tour:
$193
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Amalfi Coast tour: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello from Naples:
$622
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Amalfi Coast: 8-Hour Tour by Car and Boat:
$178
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Amalfi Coast: Full-Day Cruise from Sorrento:
$141
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Amalfi Drive cycling tour:
$105
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Amalfi Lemon Tour Experience:
$59
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Amalfi Sunset Cruise:
$746
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 Santorini, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €21.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Amalfi may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €16 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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4-Hours Santorini Vothonas Village Tour with Wine Tasting:
$89
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Authentic Santorinian Tour at Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
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Half-Day Santorini Tour Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
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Santorini-Wine Tour Αround Megalochori Village:
$111
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Sunset and Wine Tasting Tour by Electric Bike:
$114
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Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$117
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Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$124
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Santorini-Sunset Caldera’s View from Megalochori with Wine Tasting:
$134
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Santorini-Sunset Caldera’s View from Megalochori with Wine Tasting:
$140
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Half-Day Sunset Wine Tasting Tour in Santorini with Pick Up:
$141
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Santorini Wine Tasting and History Small Group Tour:
$153
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4-Hour Sunset Wine Tour:
$159
Typical Alcohol prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Naples & Amalfi Coast:
$256
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour:
$287
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour from Amalfi Coast:
$287
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Pompei Archeological site and Wine tasting Experience:
$303
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Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group:
$311
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Santorini much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santorini would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santorini 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Santorini.
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