Buffalo travel budget

Buffalo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Buffalo

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 9.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 759*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1901*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 66 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 3188*

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



Cost of living in Buffalo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Buffalo in 2024 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 Buffalo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Buffalo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Buffalo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Buffalo is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 11 to $ 41)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 24 to $ 100)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.9 to $ 15)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 7.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.2 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.9)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.7/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 7.9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.7 to $ 4)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Buffalo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Buffalo is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.5/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 12)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 5.4)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 32)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 9.4)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 8.8)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.5)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 1 to $ 3)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Buffalo

On average, the price of transport in Buffalo is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.4/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 2.9)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

2% less 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
($ 4 to $ 5.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Buffalo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Buffalo is 73% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 60/hr
($ 60 to $ 60)

162% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Buffalo

On average, shopping budget in Buffalo is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 8.7 to $ 14)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 49
($ 25 to $ 99)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 52
($ 15 to $ 80)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 598
(fair price: $ 466)
Atlanta → Washington D. C.
Atlanta → Washington D. C.
Atlanta → Washington D. C.
$ 193
(fair price: $ 107)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 290
(fair price: $ 247)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 360
(fair price: $ 283)
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 335
(fair price: $ 286)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 533
(fair price: $ 448)



About this information on the cost of living in Buffalo

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

The information about the cost of living in Buffalo was updated on 26-03-2024.

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