Anchorage travel budget

Anchorage: calculate your travel budget

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:

  • $ 171 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3299*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 300 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 64 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 6904*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 340 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 110 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 9683*

* 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):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%+20%+20%+34%+34%+17%+17%-5%-5%+50%+50%+6%+6%Price variation between Anchorage and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-100102030405060



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).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Anchorage (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.53030545414149.19.1United StatesAnchorageLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446485052545658
Lunch
Lunch
$ 30/person
($ 18 to $ 46)

31% 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 $ 99)

31% 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 $ 18)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.1 for 500ml
($ 5.7 to $ 10.3)

39% 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
($ 2.5 to $ 4.8)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.8/cup
($ 4.6 to $ 10.3)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.7/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Anchorage

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Anchorage is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Anchorage (compared to United States)168168247247348348178178255255250250350350386386314314245245United StatesAnchorage2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0255075100125150175200225250275300325350375400425
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 308/night
($ 91 to $ 691)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 250/night
($ 92 to $ 564)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 350/night
($ 141 to $ 670)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 386/night
($ 286 to $ 539)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 308/night
($ 91 to $ 691)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 314/month
($ 91 to $ 691)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 295/month
($ 113 to $ 560)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 376/month
($ 216 to $ 650)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 245/month
($ 155 to $ 389)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 324/month
($ 120 to $ 705)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Anchorage

On average, the price of supermarket food in Anchorage is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Anchorage (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.23.93.915158.18.12.52.5United StatesAnchorageEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes012345678910111213141516
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.7/500g
($ 3.5 to $ 5.8)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.2)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 4.8)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.5 to $ 41)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 8.8/kg
($ 5 to $ 18)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8.1/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 10.1)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Anchorage

On average, the price of transport in Anchorage is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Anchorage (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9112.22.2221.21.2United StatesAnchorageBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

16% 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)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

14% 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)
$ 3.2
($ 3.2 to $ 5.7)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

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
$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 22)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 46/hr
($ 46 to $ 46)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

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
$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 14)

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 $ 81)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 52
($ 52 to $ 52)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
London → Anchorage
$ 1199
(fair price: $ 1029)
Montreal → Anchorage
Montreal → Anchorage
Montreal → Anchorage
$ 777
(fair price: $ 687)
Los Angeles → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
Los Angeles  → Anchorage
$ 584
(fair price: $ 456)
New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
New York City → Anchorage
$ 700
(fair price: $ 596)
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
Chicago → Anchorage
$ 578
(fair price: $ 479)
Vancouver → Anchorage
Vancouver → Anchorage
Vancouver → Anchorage
$ 614
(fair price: $ 502)
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1333
(fair price: $ 1186)
London → Las Vegas
London → Las Vegas
London → Las Vegas
$ 1025
(fair price: $ 852)
London → New York City
London → New York City
London → New York City
$ 579
(fair price: $ 510)
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
$ 721
(fair price: $ 591)
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
$ 597
(fair price: $ 511)
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
$ 840
(fair price: $ 669)

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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 01-03-2025.

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