Ballina travel budget

Ballina: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Ballina

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 456* (700 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 1513* (2324 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 59 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 2589* (3976 $)

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



Cost of living in Ballina compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ballina in 2024 is 14% 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 Ballina in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Ballina by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ballina

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ballina is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
( $ 18)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
( $ 26)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
( $ 10)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 4.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 3.5 to $ 3.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
( $ 3.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.7 to $ 2.4)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
( $ 2.6)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Ballina

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ballina is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
( $ 2.9)

177% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
( $ 2.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
( $ 3.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
( $ 4.7)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.5/kg
( $ 6.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
( $ 2.6)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
( $ 1.3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.2/kg
( $ 3.2)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Ballina

On average, the price of transport in Ballina is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

9% 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)
$ 5.2
( $ 5.2)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 88/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 271)

180% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Ballina

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ballina is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 13)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ballina

On average, shopping budget in Ballina is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 29/pack
($ 29 to $ 29)

172% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 70
($ 35 to $ 104)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 48 to $ 48)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 135
(fair price: $ 114)
Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1464
(fair price: $ 1177)
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
$ 1718
(fair price: $ 1462)
London → Sydney
London → Sydney
London → Sydney
$ 1322
(fair price: $ 1090)
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
$ 1650
(fair price: $ 1450)
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
$ 360
(fair price: $ 288)



About this information on the cost of living in Ballina

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

The information about the cost of living in Ballina was updated on 23-03-2024.

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