Bathurst travel budget

Bathurst: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bathurst

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 114 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 10.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2391* (3276 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 132 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3870* (5306 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 5300* (7266 $)

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



Cost of living in Bathurst compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bathurst in 2025 is 7% 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 Bathurst in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Bathurst by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bathurst

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bathurst is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Bathurst (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.51616313112125.55.5United StatesBathurstLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 16 to $ 25)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 20 to $ 40)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 9.5 to $ 15)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 7)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 7.8)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 6.3)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 2 to $ 3.2)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bathurst

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bathurst is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Bathurst (compared to United States)168168247247348348178178255255129129135135135135133133133133United StatesBathurst2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 133/night
($ 95 to $ 179)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 106 to $ 158)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 100 to $ 179)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 115 to $ 161)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 133/night
($ 95 to $ 179)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 133/month
($ 95 to $ 179)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 130/month
($ 108 to $ 157)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 130/month
($ 101 to $ 163)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 133/month
($ 95 to $ 179)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 144/month
($ 113 to $ 195)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Bathurst

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bathurst is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Bathurst (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.23.73.710.410.42.12.122United StatesBathurstEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.9)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 4)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10.4/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 16)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.8)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 14)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Bathurst

On average, the price of transport in Bathurst is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Bathurst (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181812.62.6221.31.38686United StatesBathurstBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580859095
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.6/ticket
( $ 2.6)

7% 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)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

23% 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)
$ 6.3
($ 5.5 to $ 6.3)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 86/24hrs
($ 75 to $ 102)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Bathurst

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bathurst is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9.5 to $ 12)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 37/hr
( $ 37)

55% 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 Bathurst

On average, shopping budget in Bathurst is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 11 to $ 14)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 57
($ 29 to $ 64)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 45 to $ 45)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
$ 351
(fair price: $ 299)
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
$ 317
(fair price: $ 258)
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
$ 383
(fair price: $ 283)
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
$ 763
(fair price: $ 673)
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
$ 759
(fair price: $ 693)
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
$ 468
(fair price: $ 362)



About this information on the cost of living in Bathurst

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

The information about the cost of living in Bathurst was updated on 30-04-2025.

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