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:

  • $ 79 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2009* (3038 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 118 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4146* (6272 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 140 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 88 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 35 per person

Total budget:

$ 6521* (9870 $)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Tasmania VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tasmania in 2025 is 6% 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:

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Local prices in Tasmania by expense type

Tasmania: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tasmania is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 15 to $ 29)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 46/person
($ 32 to $ 53)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.9 to $ 18)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.5 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 9.9)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 6 for 330ml
($ 4.1 to $ 13)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 4.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Tasmania: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tasmania costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 59 to $ 192)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 108/night
($ 63 to $ 192)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 71 to $ 291)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 152/night
($ 86 to $ 312)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 178/night
($ 111 to $ 333)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 103/month
($ 56 to $ 197)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 159/month
($ 69 to $ 419)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 137/month
($ 86 to $ 238)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 150/month
($ 95 to $ 278)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 197/month
($ 100 to $ 410)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Tasmania: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tasmania is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 5.3/500g
($ 4 to $ 9.9)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.5/12 eggs
($ 3.4 to $ 8.5)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.6/kg
($ 6.7 to $ 13)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 8.5)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Tasmania: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Tasmania is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 4.2)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 2.1 to $ 3.9)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

23% 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)
$ 4.6
($ 3.5 to $ 5.6)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 68/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 195)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Tasmania: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tasmania costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 14 to $ 20)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 7.1 to $ 15)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Tasmania: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Tasmania is 80% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 32/pack
($ 24 to $ 36)

189% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 73
($ 43 to $ 92)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 59
($ 29 to $ 85)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Sydney
London → Sydney
London → Sydney
$ 1352
(fair price: $ 1135)
London → Perth
London → Perth
London → Perth
$ 1950
(fair price: $ 1501)
London → Melbourne
London → Melbourne
London → Melbourne
$ 1300
(fair price: $ 1125)
Manchester → Sydney
Manchester → Sydney
Manchester → Sydney
$ 1595
(fair price: $ 1295)
Dublin → Sydney
Dublin → Sydney
Dublin → Sydney
$ 1577
(fair price: $ 1327)
London → Brisbane (Queensland)
London → Brisbane (Queensland)
London → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 1473
(fair price: $ 1285)



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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Tasmania updated on 02-03-2025.

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