Travel budget and cost of living in Tasmania how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Tasmania
Tasmania: calculate your travel budget
Tasmania: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tasmania for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 56 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1498* (1946 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 94 for 2 ppl.
- $ 39 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 3350* (4354 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 130 for 2 ppl.
- $ 65 per person
- $ 41 per person
- $ 30 per person
Total budget:
$ 5579* (7252 $)
* 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 Tasmania in 2021
Cost of living: Tasmania VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Tasmania in 2021 is 12% higher 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 Tasmania by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Tasmania compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Tasmania | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Launceston | 9% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Launceston |
| Hobart | 10% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Hobart |
| Devonport | 11% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Devonport |
Local prices in Tasmania by expense type
Tasmania: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tasmania is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 27)
($ 12 to $ 27)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 30 to $ 57)
($ 30 to $ 57)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 9.7/person
($ 8.1 to $ 12)
($ 8.1 to $ 12)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 6.7 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 8.8)
($ 3.7 to $ 8.8)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 8.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 8.8)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 4.4)
($ 3.1 to $ 4.4)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 2.3 to $ 2.6)
($ 2.3 to $ 2.6)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Tasmania: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tasmania costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 60 to $ 94)
($ 60 to $ 94)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 89 to $ 146)
($ 89 to $ 146)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 118 to $ 185)
($ 118 to $ 185)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 314/night
($ 224 to $ 439)
($ 224 to $ 439)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 63/month
($ 49 to $ 79)
($ 49 to $ 79)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 141/month
($ 103 to $ 206)
($ 103 to $ 206)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 147/month
($ 100 to $ 235)
($ 100 to $ 235)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 137/month
($ 116 to $ 170)
($ 116 to $ 170)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 177/month
($ 136 to $ 230)
($ 136 to $ 230)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Tasmania: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Tasmania costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3)
($ 1.4 to $ 3)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 5.4)
($ 3 to $ 5.4)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Chicken
$ 7.9/kg
($ 6 to $ 8.8)
($ 6 to $ 8.8)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.5Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3)
($ 1.4 to $ 3)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Tasmania: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Tasmania is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3)
($ 1.3 to $ 3)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
60% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 35/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 185)
($ 14 to $ 185)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Tasmania: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Tasmania is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 16)
($ 12 to $ 16)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 12 to $ 15)
($ 12 to $ 15)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Tasmania: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Tasmania is 74% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 21/pack
($ 16 to $ 27)
($ 16 to $ 27)
141% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 76
($ 53 to $ 113)
($ 53 to $ 113)
65% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 44
($ 15 to $ 67)
($ 15 to $ 67)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Plane ticket budget
Perth → Sydney
$ 377
(fair price: $ 341)
(fair price: $ 341)
Perth → Melbourne
$ 369
(fair price: $ 334)
(fair price: $ 334)
Perth → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 412
(fair price: $ 367)
(fair price: $ 367)
Melbourne → Perth
$ 367
(fair price: $ 334)
(fair price: $ 334)
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 149
(fair price: $ 131)
(fair price: $ 131)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 239
(fair price: $ 218)
(fair price: $ 218)
About the information on the cost of living in Tasmania
The information about the cost of living in Tasmania shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Tasmania updated on 17-12-2017.