Travel budget in Alaska

Alaska: calculate your travel budget

Alaska: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 139 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 8.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2815*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 242 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 6057*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 232 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 108 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 8105*

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Alaska in 2025

Cost of living: Alaska VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Alaska in 2025 is 11% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Alaska by expense type

Alaska: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Alaska is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 30/person
($ 17 to $ 46)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 54/person
($ 45 to $ 97)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 17)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.9 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 10.1)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.8/cup
($ 4.5 to $ 10.1)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Alaska: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Alaska costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 179/night
($ 98 to $ 382)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 152 to $ 367)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 254/night
($ 176 to $ 377)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 261/night
($ 190 to $ 406)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 114 to $ 433)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 564
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 179/month
($ 98 to $ 382)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 277/month
($ 205 to $ 393)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 225/month
($ 142 to $ 397)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 204/month
($ 162 to $ 265)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 267/month
($ 179 to $ 433)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Alaska: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Alaska is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Rice
Rice
$ 5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.2)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 40)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 8.6/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 17)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 9.9)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Alaska: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Alaska costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2/km
($ 2 to $ 2)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.1
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 41/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 184)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Alaska: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Alaska is 48% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 20)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 46/hr
($ 46 to $ 46)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Alaska: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Alaska is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 55
($ 26 to $ 80)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 52
($ 52 to $ 52)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
$ 696
(fair price: $ 592)
London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
$ 1192
(fair price: $ 1023)
Montreal → Anchorage
Montreal → Anchorage
Montreal → Anchorage
$ 772
(fair price: $ 683)
Los Angeles → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
$ 580
(fair price: $ 454)
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
$ 575
(fair price: $ 476)
Vancouver → Anchorage
Vancouver → Anchorage
Vancouver → Anchorage
$ 611
(fair price: $ 499)
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1325
(fair price: $ 1179)
London → Las Vegas
London → Las Vegas
London → Las Vegas
$ 1019
(fair price: $ 847)
London → New York City
London → New York City
London → New York City
$ 576
(fair price: $ 507)
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
$ 716
(fair price: $ 587)
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
$ 593
(fair price: $ 508)
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
$ 835
(fair price: $ 665)

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About the information on the cost of living in Alaska

The information about the cost of living in Alaska shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Alaska updated on 01-03-2025.

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