Travel budget and cost of living in Launceston (Tasmania) how much does a trip cost?

Launceston travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Launceston

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

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

Cost of living in Launceston compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Launceston in 2025 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Launceston in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Launceston by expense type

Restaurant budget in Launceston

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 15 to $ 37)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 38/person
($ 33 to $ 44)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 8.5/person
( $ 8.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 6.3 for 500ml
( $ 6.3)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 7.9 for 330ml
($ 4.9 to $ 13)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 3.9)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 1.4/can
( $ 1.4)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 2.5/bottle
( $ 2.5)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Launceston

1-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 71 to $ 92)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 118/night
($ 55 to $ 242)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 135/night
($ 62 to $ 369)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 140/night
($ 86 to $ 231)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 79 to $ 342)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 40/month
($ 40 to $ 40)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 152/month
($ 50 to $ 400)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 117/month
($ 78 to $ 159)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 137/month
($ 127 to $ 146)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 195/month
($ 98 to $ 419)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Launceston

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
( $ 1.9)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2/500g
( $ 2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 3.2/12 eggs
( $ 3.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 10/kg
($ 6.7 to $ 13)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 8.5)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2.1
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

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

Public and private transport budget in Launceston

Bus ticket

$ 3.5/ticket
( $ 3.5)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.1/km
($ 2.1 to $ 3.9)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.6
($ 3.5 to $ 5.6)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 52/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 137)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Launceston

Cinema

$ 18/ticket
($ 14 to $ 20)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 15/hr
( $ 15)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Launceston

Cigarettes

$ 29/pack
( $ 29)

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149% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 73
($ 43 to $ 92)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 59
($ 29 to $ 85)

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

Plane ticket budget

London → Sydney

$ 1352
(fair price: $ 1135)

London → Perth

$ 1950
(fair price: $ 1501)

London → Melbourne

$ 1300
(fair price: $ 1125)

Manchester → Sydney

$ 1595
(fair price: $ 1295)

Dublin → Sydney

$ 1577
(fair price: $ 1327)

London → Brisbane (Queensland)

$ 1473
(fair price: $ 1285)