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Travel budget in United States

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United States: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 93 for 2 ppl.
$ 15 per person
$ 9.6 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1956*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 151 for 2 ppl.
$ 34 per person
$ 18 per person
$ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3907*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 218 for 2 ppl.
$ 57 per person
$ 34 per person
$ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 6279*

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in United States in 2019

Cost of living: United States VS England (United Kingdom)

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On average, the cost of living in United States in 2019 is essentially the same as in England (United Kingdom)

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Cost of living in United States by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in United States compared to the national average.

Cities	/United States	View Details
New York City	50% more	Travel budget and cost of living in New York City
Kailua	28% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Kailua
Seattle	26% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Seattle
Boston	23% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Boston
Washington D. C.	20% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Washington D. C.
Hawaii (Honolulu)	19% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Hawaii (Honolulu)
Philadelphia	19% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Philadelphia
Chicago	17% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Chicago
San Francisco	16% more	Travel budget and cost of living in San Francisco
Alaska	15% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Alaska
Santa Fe (New Mexico)	12% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Santa Fe (New Mexico)
San Jose	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in San Jose
Minneapolis (Minnesota)	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Minneapolis (Minnesota)
Key West	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Key West
New Orleans	8% more	Travel budget and cost of living in New Orleans
Portland	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Portland
Pittsburgh	6% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Pittsburgh
San Luis Obispo	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in San Luis Obispo
Santa Monica	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Santa Monica
Austin	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Austin
Miami	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Miami
Denver	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Denver
Pearl City	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Pearl City
Atlanta	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Atlanta
Kahului	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Kahului
Nashville	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nashville
Honolulu (Oahu)	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Honolulu (Oahu)
Las Vegas	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Las Vegas
Detroit	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Detroit
Cleveland	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cleveland
Virginia Beach	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Virginia Beach
Pukalani	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Pukalani
Tucson	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tucson
Sarasota	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sarasota
Fairbanks	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fairbanks
Shreveport	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Shreveport
San Diego	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in San Diego
Anchorage	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Anchorage
Lake Charles	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Lake Charles
Salem (Oregon)	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Salem (Oregon)
Hollywood	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Hollywood
Indianapolis	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Indianapolis
Santa Barbara	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Santa Barbara
Waipahu	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Waipahu
Fort Lauderdale	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fort Lauderdale
Kaneohe	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kaneohe
Los Angeles	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Los Angeles
Reno	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Reno
Dallas	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dallas
West Palm Beach	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in West Palm Beach
Baton Rouge	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Baton Rouge
Savannah	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Savannah
Houston	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Houston
Kansas City	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kansas City
Myrtle Beach	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Myrtle Beach
Phoenix (Arizona)	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Phoenix (Arizona)
Louisville (Kentucky)	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Louisville (Kentucky)
Corpus Christi	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Corpus Christi
Salt Lake City	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Salt Lake City
Des Moines	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Des Moines
Hilo	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Hilo
Orlando	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Orlando
Lakeland	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Lakeland
Mobile (Alabama)	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Mobile (Alabama)
Pensacola	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Pensacola
Tampa	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tampa
Fort Myers	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fort Myers
Huntington Beach	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Huntington Beach
Palm Springs	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Palm Springs
Biloxi	16% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Biloxi
Daytona Beach	16% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Daytona Beach
Sacramento	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sacramento
Redding	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Redding
Jacksonville	18% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Jacksonville
Temecula	18% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Temecula
Kaunakakai	19% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kaunakakai
San Bernardino	19% less	Travel budget and cost of living in San Bernardino
Albuquerque	19% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Albuquerque
Tallahassee	20% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tallahassee
Bakersfield	26% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bakersfield

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Local prices in United States by expense type

Restaurant budget in United States

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in United States is 9% more expensive than in England (United Kingdom).

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 10.6 to $ 22)

3% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 20 to $ 39)

17% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 33

McDonald's meal

$ 7.4/person
($ 6.5 to $ 9.6)

3% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 7.3

Local beer

$ 4.3 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 6.5)

8% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 4.7

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

24% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 2.4

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)

24% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 3.5

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

16% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

28% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in United States

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in United States is 41% more expensive than in England (United Kingdom).

1-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 78 to $ 149)

31% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 82

2-star hotel

$ 125/night
($ 90 to $ 168)

29% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 97

3-star hotel

$ 177/night
($ 124 to $ 247)

55% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 115

4-star hotel

$ 259/night
($ 183 to $ 351)

72% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 151

5-star hotel

$ 498/night
($ 380 to $ 640)

100% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 250

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 133/month
($ 120 to $ 149)

77% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 76

Room with kitchen

$ 164/month
($ 107 to $ 249)

37% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 262

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 167/month
($ 106 to $ 265)

6% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 158

Cottage or guest house

$ 216/month
($ 152 to $ 299)

92% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 113

Family room

$ 176/month
($ 115 to $ 285)

16% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 211

Supermarket food budget in United States

On average, the price of supermarket food in United States is 68% more expensive than in England (United Kingdom).

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

27% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

111% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.3

Rice

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7)

244% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.2

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

2% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 12/kg
($ 7 to $ 17)

54% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 7.2

Chicken

$ 9/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 17)

18% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 7.6

Apples

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7)

97% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 2.4

Oranges

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7)

91% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 2.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7)

83% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 2.3

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

76% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.5

Salad

$ 1.7/salad
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

66% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

46% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.3

Joint of beef

$ 13/kg
($ 7 to $ 20)

22% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 10

Public and private transport budget in United States

On average, the price of transport in United States costs 13% less than in England (United Kingdom).

Bus ticket

$ 2.4/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

26% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 3.2

Bus pass

$ 76/month
($ 41 to $ 108)

6% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 81

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

26% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 2.5

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

53% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.5
($ 2.6 to $ 5.4)

13% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 4

Car hire

$ 40/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 138)

44% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 28

Budget for living and housing in United States

On average, the cost of housing in United States is 23% more expensive than in England (United Kingdom).

Electricity, water...

$ 163/month
($ 94 to $ 267)

15% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 193

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

29% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 67/month
($ 49 to $ 97)

60% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 42

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1375/month
($ 800 to $ 2239)

44% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 954

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1082/month
($ 667 to $ 1812)

42% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 766

Flat (centre)

$ 2231/month
($ 1279 to $ 3836)

40% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1594

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1741/month
($ 1066 to $ 2941)

42% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1228

Gym

$ 40/month
($ 22 to $ 76)

2% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 944/month
($ 481 to $ 1599)

18% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 1160

Private primary school

$ 18231/yr
($ 10655 to $ 26103)

7% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 17152

Leisure activity budget in United States

On average, budget for leisure activities in United States is 8% more expensive than in England (United Kingdom).

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 9.6 to $ 16)

3% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 14

Tennis

$ 17/hr
($ 17 to $ 33)

20% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in United States

On average, shopping budget in United States costs 12% less than in England (United Kingdom).

Cigarettes

$ 7.8/pack
($ 6.5 to $ 10.2)

42% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 14

Levi's jeans

$ 47
($ 33 to $ 65)

39% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 77

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 22 to $ 54)

3% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 39

Trainers

$ 79
($ 54 to $ 108)

3% less than in England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 102
($ 65 to $ 161)

24% more than England (United Kingdom)

Average price in England (United Kingdom): $ 82

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Miami (Florida)

$ 648
(fair price: $ 570)

Edinburgh → New York City

$ 673
(fair price: $ 548)

Manchester → Miami (Florida)

$ 748
(fair price: $ 559)

London → Washington D. C.

$ 759
(fair price: $ 625)

Manchester → Washington D. C.

$ 793
(fair price: $ 646)

Dublin → Washington D. C.

$ 581
(fair price: $ 496)

Edinburgh → Miami (Florida)

$ 700
(fair price: $ 594)

Toronto (Ontario) → Miami (Florida)

$ 464
(fair price: $ 380)

Edinburgh → Washington D. C.

$ 790
(fair price: $ 661)

Los Angeles → Miami (Florida)

$ 477
(fair price: $ 397)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 335
(fair price: $ 265)

Montreal → Miami (Florida)

$ 505
(fair price: $ 425)

Perth → New York City

$ 1396
(fair price: $ 1236)

Sydney → New York City

$ 1156
(fair price: $ 1027)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1260
(fair price: $ 1112)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 385
(fair price: $ 327)

Dublin → New York City

$ 447
(fair price: $ 403)

Auckland → New York City

$ 1469
(fair price: $ 1255)

Manchester → New York City

$ 609
(fair price: $ 493)

London → Miami (Florida)

$ 635
(fair price: $ 506)

Sydney → Miami (Florida)

$ 1609
(fair price: $ 1314)

Montreal → New York City

$ 239
(fair price: $ 217)

New York City → Washington D. C.

$ 298
(fair price: $ 177)

Montreal → Washington D. C.

$ 348
(fair price: $ 314)

Los Angeles → Washington D. C.

$ 401
(fair price: $ 348)

Sydney → Washington D. C.

$ 1376
(fair price: $ 1192)

Toronto (Ontario) → Washington D. C.

$ 267
(fair price: $ 242)

Melbourne → Miami (Florida)

$ 1984
(fair price: $ 1602)

Toronto (Ontario) → New York City

$ 238
(fair price: $ 214)

London → New York City

$ 476
(fair price: $ 434)

Melbourne → Washington D. C.

$ 1432
(fair price: $ 1218)

Auckland → Miami (Florida)

$ 1703
(fair price: $ 1438)

Perth → Miami (Florida)

$ 1750
(fair price: $ 1580)

Auckland → Washington D. C.

$ 1860
(fair price: $ 1549)

Perth → Washington D. C.

$ 1672
(fair price: $ 1453)

Dublin → Los Angeles

$ 676
(fair price: $ 585)

Manchester → Los Angeles

$ 678
(fair price: $ 563)

Manchester → San Francisco

$ 698
(fair price: $ 580)

Dublin → San Francisco

$ 703
(fair price: $ 585)

Edinburgh → Los Angeles

$ 696
(fair price: $ 588)

Edinburgh → San Francisco

$ 751
(fair price: $ 619)

Toronto (Ontario) → Los Angeles

$ 400
(fair price: $ 343)

Montreal → Los Angeles

$ 492
(fair price: $ 407)

Montreal → San Francisco

$ 533
(fair price: $ 451)

Toronto (Ontario) → San Francisco

$ 511
(fair price: $ 434)

Perth → Los Angeles

$ 1140
(fair price: $ 1011)

New York City → Los Angeles

$ 378
(fair price: $ 318)

Auckland → Los Angeles

$ 1036
(fair price: $ 894)

London → San Francisco

$ 604
(fair price: $ 488)

Melbourne → Los Angeles

$ 1033
(fair price: $ 897)

Sydney → Los Angeles

$ 984
(fair price: $ 866)

Sydney → San Francisco

$ 1042
(fair price: $ 905)

New York City → San Francisco

$ 359
(fair price: $ 306)

Melbourne → San Francisco

$ 1107
(fair price: $ 921)

Perth → San Francisco

$ 1305
(fair price: $ 1083)

Los Angeles → San Francisco

$ 153
(fair price: $ 141)

Auckland → San Francisco

$ 1249
(fair price: $ 995)

London → Los Angeles

$ 630
(fair price: $ 545)

London → Anchorage

$ 1143
(fair price: $ 1014)

New York City → Anchorage

$ 689
(fair price: $ 610)

Los Angeles → Anchorage

$ 484
(fair price: $ 437)

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About the information on the cost of living in United States

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

Information about cost of living in United States updated on 18-07-2019.

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