Travel budget and cost of living in Dundee (Scotland) how much does a trip cost?

Dundee travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dundee

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

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

Cost of living in Dundee compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Dundee in 2026 is 9% 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 Dundee in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dundee by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dundee

Lunch

$ 23/person
($ 21 to $ 42)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 35 to $ 59)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.2 to $ 13)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 5.5 to $ 7.2)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 9.6)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dundee

1-star hotel

$ 119/night
($ 94 to $ 236)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 142/night
($ 69 to $ 368)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 188/night
($ 74 to $ 575)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 220/night
($ 89 to $ 545)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 463/night
($ 187 to $ 784)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 117/month
($ 92 to $ 223)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 309/month
($ 97 to $ 740)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 239/month
($ 87 to $ 724)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 191/month
($ 134 to $ 343)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 289/month
($ 93 to $ 1070)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Dundee

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 2.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 5.5)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 8.2)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 9.6/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 9.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.5
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Dundee

Bus ticket

$ 3.9/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 4.7)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.9/km
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

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129% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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113% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.7
($ 3.9 to $ 5.5)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 40/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 74)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Dundee

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 9.6 to $ 22)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 4.6/hr
($ 4.6 to $ 14)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dundee

Cigarettes

$ 21/pack
($ 17 to $ 25)

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93% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 101
($ 69 to $ 124)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 59
($ 22 to $ 111)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Dundee

$ 302
(fair price: $ 247)

Dublin → Dundee

$ 497
(fair price: $ 414)

Manchester → Dundee

$ 547
(fair price: $ 452)

New York City → Dundee

$ 1080
(fair price: $ 929)

Toronto → Dundee

$ 1214
(fair price: $ 1016)

Edinburgh → Dundee

$ 498
(fair price: $ 421)

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