Alice Springs travel budget

Alice Springs: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Alice Springs

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1704* (2590 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 103 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3408* (5166 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 123 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 5268* (7980 $)

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



Cost of living in Alice Springs compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Alice Springs in 2025 is 9% less 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 Alice Springs in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Alice Springs by expense type

Restaurant budget in Alice Springs

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Alice Springs is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 37)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 23 to $ 55)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.9 to $ 11)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.3 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 7.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5.9 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 9.9)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.5 to $ 3.5)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Alice Springs

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Alice Springs is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 111 to $ 111)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 57 to $ 105)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 75 to $ 212)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 109 to $ 203)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 97 to $ 237)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 116/month
($ 95 to $ 149)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 138/month
($ 86 to $ 218)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 132/month
($ 75 to $ 215)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 138/month
($ 85 to $ 222)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 189/month
($ 120 to $ 307)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Alice Springs

On average, the price of supermarket food in Alice Springs is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 7.6)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 24)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 4.9)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.8/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 9.2)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.6)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 0.6 to $ 4.2)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Alice Springs

On average, the price of transport in Alice Springs is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 2.8)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

34% 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)
$ 3.8
($ 2.8 to $ 6.3)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 99/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 303)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Alice Springs

On average, budget for leisure activities in Alice Springs is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 16)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 7.1 to $ 30)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Alice Springs

On average, shopping budget in Alice Springs is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 20/pack
($ 17 to $ 40)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 79
($ 65 to $ 86)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 13
($ 11 to $ 15)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Sydney
London → Sydney
London → Sydney
$ 1352
(fair price: $ 1135)
Manchester → Sydney
Manchester → Sydney
Manchester → Sydney
$ 1595
(fair price: $ 1295)
Dublin → Sydney
Dublin → Sydney
Dublin → Sydney
$ 1577
(fair price: $ 1327)
Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1290
(fair price: $ 1047)
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 124
(fair price: $ 102)
Edinburgh → Sydney
Edinburgh → Sydney
Edinburgh → Sydney
$ 1543
(fair price: $ 1312)



About this information on the cost of living in Alice Springs

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

The information about the cost of living in Alice Springs was updated on 12-11-2024.

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