Anchorage travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Anchorage

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 152 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2930*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 265 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 57 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 6116*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 303 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 98 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 8605*

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



Cost of living in Anchorage compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Anchorage in 2025 is 20% higher 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 Anchorage in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Anchorage by expense type

Restaurant budget in Anchorage

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Anchorage is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 26/person
($ 16 to $ 41)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 48/person
($ 40 to $ 88)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.1 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 9.1)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.2/cup
($ 4 to $ 9.1)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2 to $ 3.5)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Anchorage

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Anchorage is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 274/night
($ 80 to $ 614)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 223/night
($ 80 to $ 507)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 149
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 308/night
($ 124 to $ 574)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 341/night
($ 252 to $ 481)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 274/night
($ 80 to $ 614)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 279/month
($ 80 to $ 614)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 258/month
($ 99 to $ 488)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 330/month
($ 192 to $ 558)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 215/month
($ 132 to $ 348)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 285/month
($ 105 to $ 608)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196

Supermarket food budget in Anchorage

On average, the price of supermarket food in Anchorage is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.2/500g
($ 3.1 to $ 5.2)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.5)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 37)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 7.8/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 16)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.2/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 8.9)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Anchorage

On average, the price of transport in Anchorage is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.8
($ 2.8 to $ 5.1)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Anchorage

On average, budget for leisure activities in Anchorage is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 19)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 41/hr
($ 41 to $ 41)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Anchorage

On average, shopping budget in Anchorage is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 13)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 49
($ 23 to $ 72)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 46 to $ 46)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
$ 505
(fair price: $ 390)
New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
$ 609
(fair price: $ 521)
London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
$ 1060
(fair price: $ 913)
Montreal → Anchorage
Montreal → Anchorage
Montreal → Anchorage
$ 660
(fair price: $ 589)
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
$ 513
(fair price: $ 430)
Vancouver → Anchorage
Vancouver → Anchorage
Vancouver → Anchorage
$ 540
(fair price: $ 447)
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1206
(fair price: $ 1070)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1530
(fair price: $ 1254)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 280
(fair price: $ 237)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 253
(fair price: $ 162)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 313
(fair price: $ 281)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
$ 387
(fair price: $ 310)

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About this information on the cost of living in Anchorage

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

The information about the cost of living in Anchorage was updated on 08-11-2024.

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