Hollywood travel budget

Hollywood: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Hollywood

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2637*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 197 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 5526*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 302 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 99 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 36 per person

Total budget:

$ 9075*

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



Cost of living in Hollywood compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Hollywood in 2024 is 12% 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 Hollywood in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Hollywood by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hollywood

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hollywood is 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 16 to $ 35)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 30 to $ 63)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.9 for 500ml
($ 5.9 to $ 12)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 7.9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2 to $ 3.5)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hollywood

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hollywood is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 69 to $ 449)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 62 to $ 302)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 257/night
($ 94 to $ 899)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 347/night
($ 145 to $ 933)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 840/night
($ 359 to $ 1691)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 178/month
($ 69 to $ 540)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 289/month
($ 68 to $ 1377)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 227/month
($ 80 to $ 547)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 240/month
($ 117 to $ 607)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 193/month
($ 82 to $ 496)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Hollywood

On average, the price of supermarket food in Hollywood is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.8/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 8.7)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 7.8)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 23)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 10)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 8.7)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.6)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Hollywood

On average, the price of transport in Hollywood is 39% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 5.9/ticket
( $ 5.9)

141% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3.7)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

34% 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)
$ 3.1
($ 3.1 to $ 6.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Hollywood

On average, budget for leisure activities in Hollywood is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 12 to $ 21)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hollywood

On average, shopping budget in Hollywood is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 10 to $ 14)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 30 to $ 84)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 26 to $ 60)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1257
(fair price: $ 1107)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1581
(fair price: $ 1312)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 266
(fair price: $ 229)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 267
(fair price: $ 174)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 368
(fair price: $ 285)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 300
(fair price: $ 269)



About this information on the cost of living in Hollywood

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

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

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