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Virginia Beach travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Virginia Beach

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Virginia Beach for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Virginia Beach compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Virginia Beach in 2024 is 3% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Virginia Beach in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Virginia Beach by expense type

Restaurant budget in Virginia Beach

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 17 to $ 37)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 23 to $ 77)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 8.9 to $ 16)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 11)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6.1)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 5.5/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 8)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.3/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 4)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Virginia Beach

1-star hotel

$ 230/night
($ 168 to $ 453)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 61 to $ 638)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159

3-star hotel

$ 222/night
($ 109 to $ 544)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232

4-star hotel

$ 251/night
($ 122 to $ 581)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310

5-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 60 to $ 507)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 488

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 150/month
($ 60 to $ 507)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Room with kitchen

$ 230/month
($ 77 to $ 890)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 208/month
($ 71 to $ 698)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Cottage or guest house

$ 229/month
($ 132 to $ 537)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 205/month
($ 68 to $ 783)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Virginia Beach

Milk

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 6.1)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 11)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 6.1)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 6.8/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 19)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.6)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 8.6)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.3
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Virginia Beach

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 0.5 to $ 3)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 3 to $ 6.1)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Virginia Beach

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 23)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 36/hr
($ 16 to $ 52)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Virginia Beach

Cigarettes

$ 9.1/pack
($ 7.6 to $ 16)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 64
($ 31 to $ 112)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 47
($ 42 to $ 61)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Washington D. C.

$ 626
(fair price: $ 477)

Dublin → Washington D. C.

$ 545
(fair price: $ 456)

Manchester → Washington D. C.

$ 674
(fair price: $ 572)

Los Angeles → Washington D. C.

$ 358
(fair price: $ 272)

Edinburgh → Washington D. C.

$ 773
(fair price: $ 612)

Toronto → Washington D. C.

$ 297
(fair price: $ 250)