Travel budget and cost of living in Baton Rouge (Louisiana) how much does a trip cost?

Baton Rouge travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Baton Rouge

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

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

Cost of living in Baton Rouge compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Baton Rouge in 2024 is 21% less 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 Baton Rouge in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Baton Rouge by expense type

Restaurant budget in Baton Rouge

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 40)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 28 to $ 107)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 8.9/person
($ 7 to $ 10)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.5 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 7)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5.9)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 5.3/cup
($ 3 to $ 7.4)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1 to $ 4)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Baton Rouge

1-star hotel

$ 130/night
($ 47 to $ 717)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 50 to $ 412)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 69 to $ 378)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 181/night
($ 114 to $ 424)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 218/night
($ 177 to $ 512)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 482

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 130/month
($ 47 to $ 717)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 138/month
($ 62 to $ 288)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 135/month
($ 50 to $ 426)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 209/month
($ 146 to $ 422)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 135/month
($ 52 to $ 512)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Baton Rouge

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 5.5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 26)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 7)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.7)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 8.7)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.5
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Baton Rouge

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.4
($ 3.4 to $ 4.9)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Baton Rouge

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 21)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 10/hr
($ 4.9 to $ 15)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Baton Rouge

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 8.5 to $ 11)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 37
($ 26 to $ 80)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 26 to $ 61)

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

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → New York City

$ 230
(fair price: $ 199)

Montreal → New York City

$ 273
(fair price: $ 248)

Sydney → New York City

$ 1344
(fair price: $ 1181)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 264
(fair price: $ 172)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1614
(fair price: $ 1371)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 366
(fair price: $ 291)