Travel budget and cost of living in the French Basque country how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in the French Basque country
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French Basque Country: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the French Basque country for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 77 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 5.1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1698* (1596 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 118 for 2 ppl.
- $ 43 per person
- $ 16 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 3566* (3332 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 156 for 2 ppl.
- $ 71 per person
- $ 33 per person
- $ 22 per person
Total budget:
$ 5675* (5292 €)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in the French Basque country in 2024
Cost of living: French Basque Country VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the French Basque country in 2024 is 5% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in the French Basque country by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the French Basque country compared to the national average.
| Cities | /French Basque Country | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Biarritz | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Biarritz |
Local prices in the French Basque country by expense type
French Basque Country: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the French Basque country costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 17 to $ 33)
($ 17 to $ 33)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213 course dinner
$ 35/person
($ 25 to $ 54)
($ 25 to $ 54)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 13)
($ 10 to $ 13)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Local beer
$ 7.5 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 9.1)
($ 4.8 to $ 9.1)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.7 to $ 3.2)
($ 2.7 to $ 3.2)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.4)
($ 2.1 to $ 5.4)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Fizzy drink
$ 3.3/can
($ 2.1 to $ 5.4)
($ 2.1 to $ 5.4)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1French Basque Country: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the French Basque country costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 41 to $ 670)
($ 41 to $ 670)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1682-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 57 to $ 449)
($ 57 to $ 449)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1573-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 63 to $ 703)
($ 63 to $ 703)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2294-star hotel
$ 183/night
($ 81 to $ 593)
($ 81 to $ 593)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3065-star hotel
$ 323/night
($ 78 to $ 922)
($ 78 to $ 922)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 482Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 112/month
($ 41 to $ 779)
($ 41 to $ 779)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Room with kitchen
$ 183/month
($ 69 to $ 577)
($ 69 to $ 577)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241Hotel with swimming pool
$ 229/month
($ 76 to $ 962)
($ 76 to $ 962)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212Cottage or guest house
$ 146/month
($ 69 to $ 585)
($ 69 to $ 585)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224Family room
$ 237/month
($ 74 to $ 1160)
($ 74 to $ 1160)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215French Basque Country: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in the French Basque country costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 6.4)
($ 3.1 to $ 6.4)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 8.6 to $ 20)
($ 8.6 to $ 20)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.5)
($ 2.1 to $ 7.5)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2French Basque Country: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in the French Basque country is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)
102% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.4
($ 5.4 to $ 5.4)
($ 5.4 to $ 5.4)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Car hire
$ 52/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 181)
($ 18 to $ 181)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55French Basque Country: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in the French Basque country costs 32% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 10 to $ 14)
($ 10 to $ 14)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 13 to $ 13)
($ 13 to $ 13)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24French Basque Country: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in the French Basque country is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 13)
($ 12 to $ 13)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 95
($ 43 to $ 129)
($ 43 to $ 129)
75% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54Summer dress
$ 40
($ 27 to $ 53)
($ 27 to $ 53)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44Plane ticket budget
London → Biarritz
$ 133
(fair price: $ 86)
(fair price: $ 86)
Dublin → Biarritz
$ 189
(fair price: $ 140)
(fair price: $ 140)
Montreal → Biarritz
$ 844
(fair price: $ 764)
(fair price: $ 764)
Edinburgh → Biarritz
$ 243
(fair price: $ 185)
(fair price: $ 185)
Manchester → Biarritz
$ 254
(fair price: $ 197)
(fair price: $ 197)
New York City → Biarritz
$ 797
(fair price: $ 688)
(fair price: $ 688)
About the information on the cost of living in the French Basque country
The information about the cost of living in the French Basque country shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in the French Basque country updated on 30-11--0001.
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