Travel budget and cost of living in Alaska how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Alaska

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Alaska: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 73 for 2 ppl.
$ 18 per person
$ 8.1 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1750*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 168 for 2 ppl.
$ 40 per person
$ 16 per person
$ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4239*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 253 for 2 ppl.
$ 70 per person
$ 29 per person
$ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 6996*

* 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 2021

Cost of living: Alaska VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Alaska in 2021 is 10% 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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Food Transport

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Plane ticket

Cost of living in Alaska by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Alaska compared to the national average.

Cities	/Alaska	View Details
Anchorage	6% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Anchorage
Fairbanks	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fairbanks

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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 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 14 to $ 27)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 36/person
($ 27 to $ 52)

15% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

McDonald's meal

$ 9.1/person
($ 8.6 to $ 12)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 10.2)

20% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 5)

50% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Cappuccino

$ 4.7/cup
($ 3 to $ 6.1)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 2 to $ 3)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

20% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Alaska: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Alaska costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 73/night
($ 73 to $ 73)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 155/night
($ 126 to $ 188)

23% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 165 to $ 210)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 323/night
($ 308 to $ 341)

24% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 78/month
($ 75 to $ 82)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 181/month
($ 169 to $ 196)

8% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 174/month
($ 152 to $ 200)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 164/month
($ 153 to $ 180)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 183/month
($ 156 to $ 218)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Alaska: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Alaska is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 4.1/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)

47% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 7.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 12)

86% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.9)

31% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Chicken

$ 9.9/kg
($ 6 to $ 13)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.3

Apples

$ 7/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 9)

53% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Tomatoes

$ 6/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 6.7)

38% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

49% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.4
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

30% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Alaska: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Alaska is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 3)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.7 to $ 4.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 45/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 189)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Alaska: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Alaska is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 13 to $ 17)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 16/hr
( $ 16)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Alaska: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Alaska is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 10.2/pack
($ 9.7 to $ 13)

25% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 49
($ 32 to $ 67)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 27 to $ 41)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Anchorage

$ 554
(fair price: $ 461)

Los Angeles → Anchorage

$ 410
(fair price: $ 357)

London → Anchorage

$ 1136
(fair price: $ 962)

Toronto (Ontario) → Anchorage

$ 544
(fair price: $ 468)

Dublin → Anchorage

$ 1117
(fair price: $ 857)

Montreal → Anchorage

$ 636
(fair price: $ 537)

London → New York City

$ 414
(fair price: $ 374)

Manchester → New York City

$ 556
(fair price: $ 462)

London → Las Vegas

$ 729
(fair price: $ 612)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 272
(fair price: $ 219)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 196
(fair price: $ 136)

Dublin → New York City

$ 452
(fair price: $ 391)

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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Alaska updated on 17-12-2017.

Travel budget and cost of living in Alaska how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Alaska

Alaska: calculate your travel budget

Alaska: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Alaska in 2021

Cost of living: Alaska VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Alaska by city

Local prices in Alaska by expense type

Alaska: Restaurant budget

Alaska: Hotel and accommodation budget

Alaska: Supermarket food budget

Alaska: Public and private transport budget

Alaska: Leisure activity budget

Alaska: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Alaska

Low budget
(backpacker)

Average budget
(traveller)

High budget
(tourist)