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Salem (Oregon) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Salem (Oregon)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Salem (Oregon) for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Salem (Oregon) compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Salem (Oregon) in 2026 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 Salem (Oregon) in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Salem (Oregon) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Salem (Oregon)

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 9.1 to $ 27)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 47/person
($ 31 to $ 65)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 10.2 to $ 13)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 5.1 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 8.2)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 6.2)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.7/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 7.1)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.7/can
($ 2 to $ 4)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Salem (Oregon)

1-star hotel

$ 291/night
($ 120 to $ 826)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 249/night
($ 114 to $ 900)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 328/night
($ 134 to $ 1077)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 446/night
($ 169 to $ 1117)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 675/night
($ 306 to $ 1309)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 305/month
($ 159 to $ 727)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 350/month
($ 127 to $ 1225)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 337/month
($ 129 to $ 1251)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 297/month
($ 158 to $ 637)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 348/month
($ 120 to $ 919)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Salem (Oregon)

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 8.2/500g
($ 6.8 to $ 12)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 4/kg
($ 2 to $ 9)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 6.2)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 19)

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

Apples

$ 4.7/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 9)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.8)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 12)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.1
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Salem (Oregon)

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.3/km
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
( $ 3.6)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Salem (Oregon)

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 22)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 31/hr
($ 17 to $ 44)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Salem (Oregon)

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 16)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 51
($ 40 to $ 62)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 37 to $ 62)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.

$ 438
(fair price: $ 400)

London → Washington D. C.

$ 860
(fair price: $ 684)

Edinburgh → Washington D. C.

$ 860
(fair price: $ 670)

Toronto → Washington D. C.

$ 372
(fair price: $ 292)

Los Angeles → Washington D. C.

$ 373
(fair price: $ 264)

Dublin → Washington D. C.

$ 649
(fair price: $ 554)