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.
$ 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

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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:

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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
Fairbanks	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fairbanks
Anchorage	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Anchorage

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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 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 18 to $ 30)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 44/person
($ 35 to $ 79)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 14)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.8 for 500ml
($ 6.7 to $ 7.8)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
( $ 3.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 5.5/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 9)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.1/can
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 3.3)

30% more than in the United States (USA)

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

$ 73/night
($ 73 to $ 73)

41% less than in the United States (USA)

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

2-star hotel

$ 163/night
($ 128 to $ 208)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147

3-star hotel

$ 212/night
($ 183 to $ 254)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

4-star hotel

$ 355/night
($ 334 to $ 377)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 83/month
($ 72 to $ 95)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 228/month
($ 206 to $ 254)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 196/month
($ 171 to $ 226)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193

Cottage or guest house

$ 170/month
($ 157 to $ 196)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 214/month
($ 180 to $ 256)

8% more than in the United States (USA)

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

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 5.1/500g
($ 3.1 to $ 6.2)

30% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 13)

34% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 6.7)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 40)

8% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 6.3/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 7.4)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Tomatoes

$ 8/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 13)

58% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Potatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.2)

26% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 2.7
($ 2.3 to $ 3.3)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

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

$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

18% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.1
($ 3.1 to $ 6.7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 41/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 133)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

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

$ 17/ticket
($ 13 to $ 23)

22% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 17/hr
( $ 17)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

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

$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 14)

14% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 35 to $ 69)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 78
( $ 78)

70% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Anchorage

$ 568
(fair price: $ 450)

Los Angeles → Anchorage

$ 507
(fair price: $ 391)

London → Anchorage

$ 1189
(fair price: $ 1004)

Chicago → Anchorage

$ 611
(fair price: $ 525)

Toronto (Ontario) → Anchorage

$ 615
(fair price: $ 512)

Dublin → Anchorage

$ 1132
(fair price: $ 882)

London → New York City

$ 445
(fair price: $ 419)

Manchester → New York City

$ 537
(fair price: $ 496)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 275
(fair price: $ 177)

Dublin → New York City

$ 451
(fair price: $ 409)

Toronto (Ontario) → New York City

$ 212
(fair price: $ 182)

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.

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 2023

Cost of living: Alaska VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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)