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Clearwater travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Clearwater

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

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

Cost of living in Clearwater compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Clearwater in 2024 is 7% 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 Clearwater in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Clearwater by expense type

Restaurant budget in Clearwater

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 7.1 to $ 32)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 29/person
($ 22 to $ 51)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 9/person
($ 7.1 to $ 13)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.5 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 8)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 5 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 2 to $ 6)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1 to $ 4.1)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Clearwater

1-star hotel

$ 245/night
($ 69 to $ 799)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 192/night
($ 72 to $ 748)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 339/night
($ 106 to $ 1208)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 228

4-star hotel

$ 431/night
($ 212 to $ 871)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 260/night
($ 116 to $ 706)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 481

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 245/month
($ 69 to $ 799)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 353/month
($ 86 to $ 1231)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 257/month
($ 73 to $ 826)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

Cottage or guest house

$ 244/month
($ 74 to $ 775)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 271/month
($ 74 to $ 955)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Clearwater

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.6/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 5.9)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.2)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 19)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 6.9/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 8.9)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 8.4)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 3.2
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Clearwater

Bus ticket

$ 4.1/ticket
($ 3 to $ 5)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.4
($ 2 to $ 7.5)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Clearwater

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 7.1 to $ 21)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 26/hr
( $ 26)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Clearwater

Cigarettes

$ 7.5/pack
($ 6 to $ 13)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 66
($ 36 to $ 161)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 55
($ 26 to $ 142)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → New York City

$ 229
(fair price: $ 198)

Montreal → New York City

$ 272
(fair price: $ 247)

Sydney → New York City

$ 1340
(fair price: $ 1178)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 264
(fair price: $ 172)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1610
(fair price: $ 1367)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 365
(fair price: $ 290)