Taupo travel budget

Taupo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Taupo

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1565* (2660 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3519* (5964 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 5743* (9716 $)

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



Cost of living in Taupo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Taupo in 2024 is 7% higher 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 Taupo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Taupo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Taupo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Taupo is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 30)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 26 to $ 52)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.5/person
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.1 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 11)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 7.1)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 3 to $ 5)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 4.2)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Taupo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Taupo is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 43 to $ 477)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 48 to $ 294)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 58 to $ 274)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 51 to $ 355)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 311/night
($ 139 to $ 679)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 500
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 89/month
($ 47 to $ 254)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 131/month
($ 47 to $ 580)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 135/month
($ 49 to $ 342)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 179/month
($ 79 to $ 430)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 186/month
($ 65 to $ 739)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Taupo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Taupo is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

82% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.9/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 8.7)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 7.5 to $ 14)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.9/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 9.5)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Taupo

On average, the price of transport in Taupo is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
( $ 1.5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

80% 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)
$ 2.3
($ 2.3 to $ 3.8)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Taupo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Taupo is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 15)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Taupo

On average, shopping budget in Taupo is 67% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 25/pack
($ 22 to $ 28)

138% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 80
($ 48 to $ 120)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 25 to $ 90)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
$ 325
(fair price: $ 266)
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
$ 378
(fair price: $ 321)
Los Angeles → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
$ 1365
(fair price: $ 1150)
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
$ 1378
(fair price: $ 1216)
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
$ 1842
(fair price: $ 1527)
Manchester → Auckland
Manchester → Auckland
Manchester → Auckland
$ 1680
(fair price: $ 1399)



About this information on the cost of living in Taupo

The information about the cost of living in Taupo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Taupo was updated on 23-04-2024.

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