Travel budget and cost of living in Myrtle Beach (United States) how much does a trip cost?

Myrtle Beach travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Myrtle Beach

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

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

Cost of living in Myrtle Beach compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Myrtle Beach in 2025 is 16% 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 Myrtle Beach in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Myrtle Beach by expense type

Restaurant budget in Myrtle Beach

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 28)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 38/person
($ 33 to $ 69)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 9.1 to $ 14)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 5.7 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 19)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 5.3/cup
($ 4.5 to $ 7.9)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 2.7/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.5)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.7 to $ 2.4)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Myrtle Beach

1-star hotel

$ 252/night
($ 55 to $ 872)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 216/night
($ 59 to $ 929)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 334/night
($ 112 to $ 1158)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

4-star hotel

$ 415/night
($ 187 to $ 894)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 298/night
($ 145 to $ 725)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 125/month
($ 49 to $ 378)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 352/month
($ 75 to $ 1200)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 285/month
($ 66 to $ 1104)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 235/month
($ 163 to $ 472)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 285/month
($ 73 to $ 1125)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Myrtle Beach

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.5/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.7)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 9.8/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 13)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.7/kg
($ 4 to $ 7.4)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.6
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Myrtle Beach

Bus ticket

$ 2.4/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.6/km
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4
($ 4 to $ 4)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Myrtle Beach

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 3.4/hr
($ 3.4 to $ 10)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Myrtle Beach

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 7.9 to $ 12)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 39
($ 30 to $ 57)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 24 to $ 35)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Washington D. C.

$ 883
(fair price: $ 719)

Montreal → Washington D. C.

$ 435
(fair price: $ 391)

Edinburgh → Washington D. C.

$ 837
(fair price: $ 656)

Toronto → Washington D. C.

$ 356
(fair price: $ 289)

Los Angeles → Washington D. C.

$ 381
(fair price: $ 275)

Dublin → Washington D. C.

$ 633
(fair price: $ 539)