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Key West travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Key West

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

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

Cost of living in Key West compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Key West in 2025 is 21% 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 Key West in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Key West by expense type

Restaurant budget in Key West

Lunch

$ 27/person
($ 17 to $ 39)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 76/person
($ 47 to $ 82)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 6.5 for 500ml
($ 5.4 to $ 8.6)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 6.1/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 8.6)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Key West

3-star hotel

$ 516/night
($ 302 to $ 953)

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110% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 595/night
($ 331 to $ 1024)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 703/night
($ 595 to $ 914)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 366/month
($ 293 to $ 502)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 720/month
($ 291 to $ 1426)

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173% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 560/month
($ 223 to $ 1234)

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150% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 513/month
($ 298 to $ 896)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 652/month
($ 247 to $ 1353)

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199% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Key West

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.6/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 6.2)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 6/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 7.1)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 6.5)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 11 to $ 17)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 8.3/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 9.6)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 9.6/kg
($ 9.6 to $ 9.6)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 9.6/kg
($ 9.6 to $ 9.6)

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197% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2.2
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Key West

Bus ticket

$ 2.7/ticket
( $ 2.7)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.4/km
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.8
($ 2.7 to $ 8.4)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Key West

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 15 to $ 18)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 5.6/hr
($ 5.6 to $ 12)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Key West

Cigarettes

$ 8.6/pack
($ 8.6 to $ 9.7)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 38
($ 24 to $ 88)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 36 to $ 55)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → New York City

$ 590
(fair price: $ 507)

Manchester → New York City

$ 707
(fair price: $ 583)

London → New York City

$ 574
(fair price: $ 504)

Edinburgh → New York City

$ 830
(fair price: $ 661)

London → Miami (Florida)

$ 737
(fair price: $ 624)

Manchester → Miami (Florida)

$ 771
(fair price: $ 682)