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Last time I walked Pamplona to Santiago was 2019. I spent in the order of €3,200, excluding flights and trains to and from the start and end points.I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
Last time I walked Pamplona to Santiago was 2019. I spent in the order of €3,200, excluding flights and trains to and from the start and end points.
With no context behind that it’s hard to see how useful it is; but I’m happy to help.
Something to consider is whether you still have money coming in while you are walking e.g. annual leave pay, renting out your house, or a pension etc. In the past we have ended up with more or less as much money as when we started simply because we were spending less money on camino than in normal living expenses. Transport depends on where you come from of course. We had to save for that.I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
Honestly - the only way to tell you the budget is "per day". Why? Your total cost will depend on the number of days you plan to be on the Camino. If you plan to walk from SJPDP to Santiago in 35 days your budget will be more than someone who walks it in 28 days and less than someone who walks it in 45 days. But your day to day average times the number of days you plan to walk/be in Spain will tell you how much to budget. You can spend 35 days on the Camino for about $1,500 Euros or USD. That is - staying mostly in albergues, eating pilgrim meals, and cheap breakfast lunches. I did this with some private stays as well. My daily average was about 40/day. A few days were much cheaper, a few days were much more expensive. But an average of 40/day is about what I spent. I did SJPDP to Santiago to Muxia to Finisterre in 35 days. But again - if I had walked much slower - I would have spent a much higher total budget.I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
That’s a very good point @dick birdSomething to consider is whether you still have money coming in while you are walking e.g. annual leave pay, renting out your house, or a pension etc. In the past we have ended up with more or less as much money as when we started simply because we were spending less money on camino than in normal living expenses. Transport depends on where you come from of course. We had to save for that.
When we ‘loosely’ tally up (after the event) what we spend while on Camino or travelling generally (airfare excluded) it often seems like more than we expected..
In 2012 I spent in the region of €1800 excluding flights, trains etc, going from SJPP to Santiago, Finisterra and Muxia staying in a mix of albergues, private rooms and Hostals, eating menu del dia and regular menus with some drink thrown in. That was me, how much you will spend is entirely up to you and how you want to do your Camino, that's the reality.I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
I think this is a very good point. Obviously most folks have ‘fixed costs’ in terms of monthly spend, but if you have a significantly high variable costs then it may work out cheaper for you. If you rent than maybe a trip at end of rental period may be a winner. A cup of coffee in Pamplona is definitely cheaper than Manhattan or London!Something to consider is whether you still have money coming in while you are walking e.g. annual leave pay, renting out your house, or a pension etc. In the past we have ended up with more or less as much money as when we started simply because we were spending less money on camino than in normal living expenses. Transport depends on where you come from of course. We had to save for that.
Whose real world? As others have commented above there are too many variables; accommodation choices, food preferences, beverage preferences, transport usage.This is exactly why I am asking. People can provide all the projections in the world for per day spending but I would like to see what the real world results are.
After airfare, never more than 1500I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
It seems to me you are suggesting our "per day spending" is not the same as "real world results". Which is not true. You are interpreting them as "estimates" (per your original question). But we are giving you what we spent daily as real world results. It is the most accurate way to compare different people's Camino spending - our per day spending times the number of days we travelled. We give averages because our day to day spending varies - but the average is our real world spending average - not some theoretical suggestion.This is exactly why I am asking. People can provide all the projections in the world for per day spending but I would like to see what the real world results are.
For people mentioning variables, yes, so please explain them! Please say how much it cost, how much you were planning to spend, and if you stayed at private accommodations or ate out often.
As per your guidelines here is what I spent strictly from SJPdP to SdCI understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
Totally agree! The asker has already prefaced the question saying they know there are variables, etc. Just answer the question, and stop quasi-criticizing the question and stop trying to preach. A person's common sense can work out the rest. Anyone can easily figure out why the questions was asked. It's completely obvious. And yes, this thread is a very interesting study in human nature as you say. I see these types of responses so much. It's like one can't ask a question without being spoken to in a condescending tone. Kudos to all of those here who just simply answered the question as it is a great question. ~ Thank youThis person simply asked 4 basic questions. Almost all responders inserted preconceived notions, bias assumptions, some becoming quite preachy. Fact is, we have no idea why the questions were asked.
This thread is an interesting study in human nature and group dynamics in an online chat thread!
In 2016, 2 of us spent 4,150Eu.
We had planned 4,500
Approximately 15 days in hostels; 22 in private rooms and 3 in city hotels
We did not cook. Approximately 25 pilgrim neals served by our hosts, 15 restaurants
Ha ha, had to laugh at that because that's the exact number I have set for my camino this May. But hoping the "less" part comes into play.5000 and hope that you end up spending less
My husband and I completed the Camino Frances from St. Jean to Santiago in 2022. We arrived Oct.8th in St Jean and finished in Santiago Nov. 8th. We spent 3 days in Santiago and left on Nov. 11. I just finished putting all our expenses on a spreadsheet and we spent 3,227 euros for both of us from Oct. 8th - Nov. 11th. Here's the breakdown:I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
No they didn’t. They asked the same question expressed three different ways. The first two sentences are assertions, not questions.This person simply asked 4 basic questions
My spend this year St Jean to Finnisterre and last year SJ to Muxia were both about $2100. It took me 26 days walking last year and 28 this year. I stopped at bars for coffee and breakfast 2-3 times each morning, 2x for lunch, couple beers before eating the pilgrim menu (10-15e) or communal meal almost every night. Bought a lot of snacks along the way from markets. Never bought bottled water. Almost never prepared my own lunch/dinner. Many late nights bought more wine and orujo with other pilgrims. Stayed about 3/4 of the nights in albergues (mostly private) and 1/4 in 40e or less hotels. Never did bag transport. Did my own laundry EVERY day except paid 4e once; one other time albergue host did it for free. Made some moderate donations along the way. I buy ibuprofen, voltarin, vaselene, toothpaste, suntan as necessary. Spanish SIM card is about 20e for a month. Never bought travel or foreign medical insurance, but maybe next time. I don't budget, but put an amount in debit account for ATM cash and use credit cards as much as possible. It is easy to sum all expenses from credit statements and debit withdrawals once I return to US, so the $2100 is very accurate. It does not include my moderate gear costs prior to starting. It did cost more in 2022 and 21 than prior CF's 2016, 17, 18 and 19 due to plague and inflation. ...and I never follow anyones guidelinesI understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
Possibly some of us can’t figure out what earthly use a simple answer to the question as written could be. Perhaps they’re having a lottery?This person simply asked 4 basic questions. Almost all responders inserted preconceived notions, bias assumptions, some becoming quite preachy. Fact is, we have no idea why the questions were asked.
This thread is an interesting study in human nature and group dynamics in an online chat thread!
In 2016, 2 of us spent 4,150Eu.
We had planned 4,500
Approximately 15 days in hostels; 22 in private rooms and 3 in city hotels
We did not cook. Approximately 25 pilgrim neals served by our hosts, 15 restaurants
I’ve got certificates which purport that I’m not stupid; but I cannot.Anyone can easily figure out why the questions was asked. It's completely obvious.
I have walked 10 Camino's in the last 12 yearsI understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
I spent between $800. to $1300. on food and accommodation. My camino's lasted 25-33 days.All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
I had Pilgrim meals, menu del dia and rarely cooked except when with a group or a communal meal. Occasionally a nice dinner on walk and always in Santiago. Private accommodations more often on more remote Camino's, otherwise Albergues. Hotels only in Santiago.What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
Man cannot live on bread alone.Mrs C and I walked for 35 days from SJPdP to SdC. We typically booked either one or two days ahead. Cheapest overnight accommodation cost £22. Most expensive £72 (bit more in SdC but we treated ourselves). Meals ranged from bocadillos and pilgrim menu up to nice restaurants. Average spend £100 per day between us, i.e. £50 each per day. We could have got by on total £60 per day, i.e. £30 each had we wanted/needed to.
We did drink a lot of beer. https://www.amazon.co.uk/EL-CAMINO-SANTIAGO-BEERS-WAY/dp/B0BFFNMDV2/ref=sr_1_21?crid=1CMKCY25BZ2C4&keywords=camino+de+santiago&qid=1670931790&sprefix=Camino,aps,392&sr=8-21
Did you ever read the thread by @NobleHiker ? Other than catering for the needs of his apparently alcoholic mascot, he pretty-much existed on meat and milk.Man cannot live on bread alone.
I agree that sharing a private room is a way to help save money, but spending approximately €8-13 individually on sleeping in albergues added up over 30+ days is a quite a difference in total price output. It is not really comparable cost wise, but comfort and more privacy, yes, it is a good deal, but not all can afford it.In 2015 I spent an average of 45 euros a day. I soon realized that that sharing a private room with a walking partner was not much more expensive than albergues. A twin room in pensions or hostals usually cost us around 20 euros each.
We always found a tienda each evening to buy juice, yoghurt etc for breakfast. Lunch was a bocadilla and coffee. Dinner was the pilgrims menu.
The issue of expenses today due to Covid and inflation is quite different from when I first walked the CF in 2016. Then, I was able to walk from SJPP to SdC for about €30 a day or about €900 total. Some days spending a little more; other days a little less. However, our two weeks on the CP this past spring proved to be much more expensive. From accommodations to food and drink to incidentals, everything is more expensive in this post-Covid, higher inflationary time. With that said, I’m heading back to the CF this spring for two more weeks of walking. My budget, and I think it’s pretty realistic, will be €40-45/day. So, depending on the number of days you plan to take, the math is pretty easy to do. Nonetheless, once you figure out what you think it will cost you, pad your budget a bit so you can travel at your particular comfort level which certainly varies from person to person.
Agree!! I traveled the Camino from SJPP to Portomarin this past September 2022
In 2017 we spent approximately 50 days in spain walking the Camino frances out to the coast with some rest days scattered through mostly albergas but a few cheap hotels(5ish). We ate out every day and did not budget.... we are not big eaters or drinkers and spent 8500.00 Australian dollars approximately 5500 euros not including travel bearing in mind that this is for two people.I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
I feel the same. But if I were to speak my mind freely to some on this forum as I would often wish to, I would have been banned long ago. Perhaps then, it's a good exercise in moderation for me too.I value the civility in general, and while at times the unexplained vigilance of the moderators gets on my wick, they do a really valuable service to the forum).
Well you can imagine what it was like for the moderators then.I feel the same. But if I were to speak my mind freely to some on this forum as I would often wish to, I would have been banned long ago. Perhaps then, it's a good exercise in moderation for me too.
Just saying..
Robo,I think many of the responses here whilst on the surface could appear judgemental or patronising are coming from the perspective of wanting to help.
My response certainly was intended that way. I was merely trying to understand the purpose behind the question, so as to better provide an answer.
I have DM'd the OP with my budgeting process in the hope that it may help.
(it covers 3 levels of spending)
I still think a Poll might be interesting though
I think my first budget 2015 was about 60-70 euro per day, over 40 days = 2,400-2,800 Euro.
The last one in 2018 was closer to 100 euros a day (for 2 people) over 40 days = 4,000 Euro
My next one is budgeted at 85 Euros a day ( 1 person) over 61 days = 5,185 Euro.
The budget includes all conceivable expenses other than getting to and from the Camino.
It includes things like medical treatment along the way.
I have found my budgets to be very close to actual spending.
(They are very detailed)
But they are my budgets.......everyone's mileage will vary.
I stay in private rooms, from Albergues to small Hotels, with a fancy one now and again if it is unique in some way. Historic building etc. No DIY meals. I enjoy the food and wine along the way..... probably too much!
Hopefully amongst all the responses the OP is finding what they seek.
But if you eat your main meal at lunchtime, you shouldn't pay more than about €12-14 for a menu del dia.While your other estimation numbers seem reasonable I can guarantee you that you will be very hard pressed to find an accommodation for €10\day. When I walked this past May\June the cheapest I was paying came to about €11-12. I am sure it went up since.
I have never stayed at donativo places but as it was suggested many times on the Forum one should donate a 'reasonable ongoing rate'....
I would humbly suggest to up that estimate to anywhere €15-20\day. If as you walk you will be able to find accomodations for less - then you truly didnt lose anything. Better be pleasantly surprised then find yourself under-budgeted
Buen Camino!
I pulled the cost of each shelter from Gronze, looking only at the shelters open in February. For donation shelters I input €10, and calculated the average for all of them.While your other estimation numbers seem reasonable I can guarantee you that you will be very hard pressed to find an accommodation for €10\day. When I walked this past May\June the cheapest I was paying came to about €11-12. I am sure it went up since.
I have never stayed at donativo places but as it was suggested many times on the Forum one should donate a 'reasonable ongoing rate'....
I would humbly suggest to up that estimate to anywhere €15-20\day. If as you walk you will be able to find accomodations for less - then you truly didnt lose anything. Better be pleasantly surprised then find yourself under-budgeted
Buen Camino!
The best of luck achieving this, it's unrealistic unless you are prepared to live like a monk IMO.A sincere thank you to everyone who has been helpful!
I've been able to find a projected on-Camino cost of €1,694 for 40 days on the Camino Frances.
This is a cost of $45 per day.
I've only paid for churches a couple of times on 6 Camino trips when there was an entrance fee for a Cathedral - for example in León and Burgos. The fee is usually discounted with a pilgrim's credential.Churches €40, toiletries and medical €120, miscellaneous €120
What you are calling shelters are albergues - hostels for pilgrims and aren't much different than other hostels, except that you are required to show a pilgrim's credential.Did you stay at shelters the whole way through, or hostels?
€20 is high for a restaurant meal. The Pilgrims menu usually is around €12, and that's for a complete meal with two courses, dessert, and choice of beer, wine, or water. Cooking with others in the albergues is much cheaper.
- 70% restaurant dinners, budgeting €20/dinner for menu del día/peregrino with inflation,
- Little if any lunch, budgeting around €4/day between no lunch and simple lunch
- €3 breakfast, €4 for water if needed
Is there a reason you believe this to be an austere estimate? I'm attaching the planning sheet, which is 100% shelter stays with costs pulled from Gronze, and estimating $17 per dinner, with a basic cheap breakfast or lunchThe best of luck achieving this, it's unrealistic unless you are prepared to live like a monk IMO.
As I stated originally I stayed mostly in private albergues, not public\parochial, municipal etc.I pulled the cost of each shelter from Gronze, looking only at the shelters open in February. For donation shelters I input €10, and calculated the average for all of them.
Did you stay at shelters the whole way through, or hostels? If shelters, especially if your €12 is from public shelters, then I will certainly update it
I think that your estimate is doable. I have met plenty of (mostly younger) pilgrims who were on a shoestring budget and got by on much less. Usually they slept only in municipal albergues and rarely ate in restaurants, choosing to purchase their food in supermercados and cooking for themselves.Is there a reason you believe this to be an austere estimate?
Yes, Noble Hiker did the whole camino Frances in 19 days on a very tight budget but apart from one or two occasions he never sat down to a proper meal.To paraphrase Mr Micawber, it’s better to budget higher and be pleasantly surprised.
I think you (or your now famous cousin) will struggle on that accommodation budget; although I would recommend a search for Nobelhiker’s thread in which I think he came in well within your budget.
I applaud your research and attention to detail; although I did find your methodology a little confusing.
I seem to be able to spend money in an empty room; even in Spain; and wouldn’t personally set forth without a good €1000 more available to me. If Mrs HtD was with me then, much as I love her dearly; I would barely have crossed the border into Spain before I was looking for an ATM.
30% community dinner, since only 10/34 of February shelters offer community dinners, avg €10/community dinner
LOLIf Mrs HtD was with me then, much as I love her dearly; I would barely have crossed the border into Spain before I was looking for an ATM.
Just a follow up - our average daily costs that people post usually do include everything except the transportation to/from the Camino. I know mine do.A sincere thank you to everyone who has been helpful!
The reason I ask is that people online will always point toward an average per day figure that uses only pilgrim menu and accommodation costs.
However, I had a strong feeling, now confirmed, that real world costs typically go beyond that of the "you can do this for 20/30 euro a day if you stay at public shelters" estimates.
People may say that it can be done for $30/day, but the reality is that at least for the group here that does not happen. People want to eat out, people want to visit the sites. People want to do things that end up costing extra.
I think that budget is fine - UNLESS going mostly private rooms and/or eating out at more expensive places.Is there a reason you believe this to be an austere estimate? I'm attaching the planning sheet, which is 100% shelter stays with costs pulled from Gronze, and estimating $17 per dinner, with a basic cheap breakfast or lunch
Anything you see that catches your eye?
Wholeheartedly agree. When I hit my 1st private room - it was like Heaven.... just to be able to 'stretch out' and spread my stuff all over.By 100% shelter says - are you referring to staying in albergues/dorm rooms? I highly recommend planning for a few days in private rooms. There will likely be times when your cousin just needs a good night sleep and a long hot shower/bath. And there MIGHT be rare occassions where there are no albergue beds available.
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TOTAL | 3219 | |
Category | ||
Groceries (food) | EUR | 27.95 |
Shopping | EUR | 98.5 |
coffee | EUR | 17.05 |
Bev. non alcoholic | EUR | 40.7 |
Transport | EUR | 143.2 |
snack | EUR | 74.65 |
beer | EUR | 7.1 |
Lodge | EUR | 1634.62 |
etc. | EUR | 237.19 |
Meal | EUR | 938.45 |
In some ways it is austere, in other ways not. It depends on pilgrim lifestyle.Is there a reason you believe this to be an austere estimate? I'm attaching the planning sheet, which is 100% shelter stays with costs pulled from Gronze, and estimating $17 per dinner, with a basic cheap breakfast or lunch
Anything you see that catches your eye?
Looking back over the thread, I see one way of characterising the advice is to think of the estimate having three basic elements:
- a provision for all the known activities. On the camino these are largely food and accommodation if one is discounting the cost of getting to and from the camino. But they might also include visits to museums or cathedrals, catching the bus to Fisterra and Muxia or any other activity that has been planned.
- a contingency to cover both unforeseen increases in the costs of planned activities, and the costs of otherwise unexpected activities one cannot avoid. This might include having to stay in a more expensive place, or for an extra night when seeking medical treatment should one be unfortunate enough to be injured or become ill. While one might hope not to dig into the provision for this, it will be unavoidable when it is needed.
- a change budget, which should not be confused with a contingency, even if you eventually just make one provision for both of these. It addresses adding activities that had either not been contemplated, or had been discounted during planning your camino, where it becomes obvious along the way that your camino would be much better for their inclusion. Including this element is entirely optional, but if one doesn't it means you might not have the financial flexibility to contemplate adding activities that would enhance your camino experience.
My approach is similar to yours, @wayfarer. I do not make a budget before I go, and the only spreadsheet I make is for my pre-arranged lodgings including the date of each, address, contact info, and price, but do not tally it up.I have a different approach to all this.
I have a budget than add an extra thousand for the unexpected. Like taking a taxi, buying walking sticks, new shoes, umbrella, things like that. I don't plan on buying those things but who knows? Since I've never taken a walk of this magnitude before I just want to concentrate on enjoying the walk and not sweat the little things. At least that's what i'am hoping for If I don't use that thousand then I have a plane ticket for my next camino.I can understand how some Pilgrims just go.........without the need for budgeting.
But I imagine not all Pilgrims have that level of financial freedom and may need to save up for the trip.
The question then is............how much do I need to save? Hence a budget.
In my own case, I use a Euro bank account and create a budget so I know how much I'll need to have in that account.
I have never seen this quote attributed to Sun Tzu, and cannot find it in 'The Art of War'. If someone can trace it to Sun Tzu, please let us know.Life has thought me that in the words of Sun Tzu "no plan survives first contact with the enemy"
I do plan my trips, I just don't spend too much if any time on what things cost me when I get there, that can only really be determined when you get boots on the ground.I have never seen this quote attributed to Sun Tzu, and cannot find it in 'The Art of War'. If someone can trace it to Sun Tzu, please let us know.
The much less pithy version I am familiar with is from Helmuth von Moltke (The Elder) from around 1870, and translates as: No plan of operations extends with any certainty beyond the first encounter with the main enemy forces.
I never thought it would be used as a rationale for not doing any planning, and I would be almost certain that wouldn't have been von Moltke's intent either. But there is a first time for everything.
That's the way I work as well. If I'm on my own I stick pretty much to my budget - if I stay in an expensive place, then I shop at the supermarket and cook. If a cheaper place then I tend to eat out - pluses and minuses. I very rarely have an expensive place and expensive food - sometimes at the end in Santiago or Fisterra.I have a budget than add an extra thousand for the unexpected. Like taking a taxi, buying walking sticks, new shoes, umbrella, things like that. I don't plan on buying those things but who knows? Since I've never taken a walk of this magnitude before I just want to concentrate on enjoying the walk and not sweat the little things. At least that's what i'am hoping for If I don't use that thousand then I have a plane ticket for my next camino.
I love that you have a beer budget.In August/September this year I spent the following on average each walking day (31 nights)
1. Accommodation -€16 (stayed in albergues)
2. Desayuno - €4
3. Almuerzo - €9
4. Cena - €14
5. Cervezas - €8
Miscellaneous - Entry fees, water, fruit purchase of sabanas (bed sheets), etc €5
Over the full trip it was cerca €55 per day.
This is an average. My budget (€40) went out the window as the family I walked with became increasingly more social at the end of each day.
In SdC we splurged and stayed in a nice hotel (cost was cerca €110. Meals were more expensive about €18). These numbers aren’t included in the average.
Hope this helps. Buen Camino
Doesn't everyone?I love that you have a beer budget.
Certainly everyone form Australia, New Zealand, north and central Europe and UK will have one!!Doesn't everyone?
I have done it for under $20/day in 33 days, municipal hostels & donativos, and eating picnics and ramen for my meals, spending under $650 total, and I have just done it again this year, a few years older and more financially solvent for about $3,000 in 38 days, around $80/day using fairly inexpensive hotels and eating out most of the time (with cheap wine). The range is really whatever you want it to be.I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations.
I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending.
All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish?
What was the total cost of the Camino for you, excluding transport to and from the Camino itself?
How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
If you wish to use third-party booking services the limit is astronomical. A thread a couple of years ago about a very upmarket Camino experience!. The range is really whatever you want it to be.
I bet a lot depends on why you want to walk a Camino. If it is for a vacation then you could spend almost any amount depending on where you stay or eat. I was thinking of all the people I met walking the Caminos. Most stayed in Municipal Albergues and bought their food in grocery stores. The pilgrims that I met were searching for something. Here at home I could always go to a retreat or mediation center. But for some unknown reason I wanted to find our more about myself and God on the Caminos. This is what I wanted. I spent according to my means and I did not have any problem living simply and modestly. Sir go and just enjoy yourself; there are a lot of beautiful angels out there. Thank you.How much did you plan to spend, what was the actual final tally, and what did your Camino look like? Eating out often, cooking, private accommodations or public?
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