Dundee travel budget

Dundee: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Dundee

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 105 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2362* (1750 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 150 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4317* (3192 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 190 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 83 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 6504* (4802 £)

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



Cost of living in Dundee compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Dundee in 2025 is 6% 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 Dundee in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Dundee by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dundee

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dundee is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 12 to $ 37)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 37 to $ 72)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.9/person
($ 8.5 to $ 13)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 7.7)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.8/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 7)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dundee

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dundee is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 93 to $ 262)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 72 to $ 343)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 74 to $ 450)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 218/night
($ 87 to $ 536)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 448/night
($ 184 to $ 781)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 120/month
($ 91 to $ 249)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 252/month
($ 101 to $ 602)

5% 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
$ 239/month
($ 87 to $ 726)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 195/month
($ 128 to $ 382)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 266/month
($ 96 to $ 1000)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Dundee

On average, the price of supermarket food in Dundee is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 2.8)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.9/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 13)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.9)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 0.9 to $ 4.2)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Dundee

On average, the price of transport in Dundee is 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 4.6)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

94% 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)
$ 4.2
($ 4.2 to $ 4.6)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 93)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Dundee

On average, budget for leisure activities in Dundee is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 19)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 3.5 to $ 15)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dundee

On average, shopping budget in Dundee is 44% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 23/pack
($ 14 to $ 23)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 84
($ 44 to $ 128)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 23 to $ 114)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Dundee
London → Dundee
London → Dundee
$ 291
(fair price: $ 239)
Dublin → Dundee
Dublin → Dundee
Dublin → Dundee
$ 496
(fair price: $ 413)
Manchester → Dundee
Manchester → Dundee
Manchester → Dundee
$ 539
(fair price: $ 448)
New York City → Dundee
New York City → Dundee
New York City → Dundee
$ 1083
(fair price: $ 936)
Los Angeles → Dundee
Los Angeles  → Dundee
Los Angeles  → Dundee
$ 1347
(fair price: $ 1115)
Chicago → Dundee
Chicago → Dundee
Chicago → Dundee
$ 1183
(fair price: $ 1048)

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About this information on the cost of living in Dundee

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

The information about the cost of living in Dundee was updated on 28-02-2025.

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