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

Dunfermline travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dunfermline

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

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

Cost of living in Dunfermline compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Dunfermline in 2025 is 13% 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 Dunfermline in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dunfermline by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dunfermline

Lunch

$ 23/person
($ 23 to $ 26)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 47/person
($ 44 to $ 47)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 9.9/person
($ 9.9 to $ 9.9)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 2.8 to $ 7)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 4.7/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 5.6)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 2.8/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dunfermline

1-star hotel

$ 228/night
($ 50 to $ 786)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 265/night
($ 57 to $ 773)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 222/night
($ 72 to $ 1021)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 301/night
($ 84 to $ 1100)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 464/night
($ 161 to $ 874)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 201/month
($ 80 to $ 510)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 384/month
($ 58 to $ 1129)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 300/month
($ 107 to $ 805)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 215/month
($ 93 to $ 545)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 386/month
($ 104 to $ 1385)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Dunfermline

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 4.2 to $ 4.2)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 6.8/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 9.3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 4/kg
( $ 4)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Dunfermline

Bus ticket

$ 5.3/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 7)

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92% 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 $ 2.1)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.6
($ 4.6 to $ 4.6)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Dunfermline

Cinema

$ 22/ticket
($ 18 to $ 23)

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34% 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 Dunfermline

Cigarettes

$ 20/pack
($ 18 to $ 23)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 86
($ 51 to $ 114)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 51 to $ 58)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Edinburgh

$ 80
(fair price: $ 71)

Dublin → Edinburgh

$ 91
(fair price: $ 79)

New York City → Edinburgh

$ 1067
(fair price: $ 766)

Melbourne → Edinburgh

$ 1716
(fair price: $ 1431)

Montreal → Edinburgh

$ 845
(fair price: $ 784)

Los Angeles → Edinburgh

$ 949
(fair price: $ 778)