Lethbridge travel budget

Lethbridge: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lethbridge

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1807* (2478 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3416* (4690 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 86 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 4671* (6398 $)

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



Cost of living in Lethbridge compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lethbridge in 2025 is 19% 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 Lethbridge in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Lethbridge by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lethbridge

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lethbridge is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Lethbridge (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.51919383812125.55.5United StatesLethbridgeLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 37)

18% 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
($ 31 to $ 60)

11% 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 $ 13)

1% 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 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
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 7)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.8)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lethbridge

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lethbridge is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Lethbridge (compared to United States)16816824724734834817817825525510110111511586868686115115United StatesLethbridge2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 71 to $ 71)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 65 to $ 154)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 75 to $ 181)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 86 to $ 181)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 86 to $ 181)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 86/month
($ 86 to $ 181)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 108/month
($ 72 to $ 179)

59% 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
$ 122/month
($ 75 to $ 182)

45% 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
$ 115/month
($ 100 to $ 141)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 112/month
($ 71 to $ 186)

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

Supermarket food budget in Lethbridge

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lethbridge is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Lethbridge (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.24415154.74.72.92.9United StatesLethbridgeEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes012345678910111213141516
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 9.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 6.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 6.7 to $ 25)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.3)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 9.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 0.8 to $ 5.8)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Lethbridge

On average, the price of transport in Lethbridge is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Lethbridge (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181812.32.31.51.51.21.23939United StatesLethbridgeBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 2.8)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

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)
$ 3.5
($ 3.5 to $ 4.7)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 168)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Lethbridge

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lethbridge is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 9.5 to $ 18)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 6.7 to $ 33)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lethbridge

On average, shopping budget in Lethbridge is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 16/pack
($ 13 to $ 23)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 43
($ 40 to $ 95)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 29 to $ 71)

10% 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 Lethbridge

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

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

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