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:

  • $ 73 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1914*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 187 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 5037*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 280 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 89 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 33 per person

Total budget:

$ 8258*

* 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 2023

Cost of living: Alaska VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Alaska in 2023 is 8% 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:

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
Fairbanks 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Fairbanks
Anchorage 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Anchorage



Local prices in Alaska by expense type

Alaska: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Alaska is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 18 to $ 30)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 35 to $ 79)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 14)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.8 for 500ml
($ 6.7 to $ 7.8)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
( $ 3.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.5/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 9)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.1/can
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 3.3)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Alaska: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Alaska costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 73 to $ 73)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 128 to $ 208)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 183 to $ 254)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 355/night
($ 334 to $ 377)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 83/month
($ 72 to $ 95)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 228/month
($ 206 to $ 254)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 196/month
($ 171 to $ 226)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 170/month
($ 157 to $ 196)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 214/month
($ 180 to $ 256)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Alaska: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Alaska is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 5.1/500g
($ 3.1 to $ 6.2)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 13)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 6.7)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 40)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6.3/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 7.4)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 13)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.2)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.7
($ 2.3 to $ 3.3)

19% 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 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.1
($ 3.1 to $ 6.7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 41/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 133)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Alaska: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Alaska is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 13 to $ 23)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
( $ 17)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Alaska: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Alaska is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 14)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 54
($ 35 to $ 69)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 78
( $ 78)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
$ 568
(fair price: $ 450)
Los Angeles → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
$ 507
(fair price: $ 391)
London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
$ 1189
(fair price: $ 1004)
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
$ 611
(fair price: $ 525)
Toronto (Ontario) → Anchorage
Toronto (Ontario) → Anchorage
Toronto (Ontario) → Anchorage
$ 615
(fair price: $ 512)
Dublin → Anchorage
Dublin → Anchorage
Dublin → Anchorage
$ 1132
(fair price: $ 882)
London → New York City
London → New York City
London → New York City
$ 445
(fair price: $ 419)
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
$ 537
(fair price: $ 496)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 275
(fair price: $ 177)
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
$ 451
(fair price: $ 409)
Toronto (Ontario) → New York City
Toronto (Ontario) → New York City
Toronto (Ontario) → New York City
$ 212
(fair price: $ 182)
London → Miami (Florida)
London → Miami (Florida)
London → Miami (Florida)
$ 572
(fair price: $ 533)


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 31-05-2023.

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