Sioux Falls travel budget

Sioux Falls: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sioux Falls

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 645*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 1618*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 60 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 2938*

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



Cost of living in Sioux Falls compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sioux Falls in 2024 is 5% 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 Sioux Falls in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sioux Falls by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sioux Falls

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sioux Falls is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 8.9 to $ 28)

38% 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
($ 31 to $ 110)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.4/person
($ 6.9 to $ 12)

19% 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 $ 8.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 6)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.3/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 6.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 1.9 to $ 4)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Sioux Falls

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sioux Falls is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 6.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 11)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 6)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 8.8 to $ 19)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 11)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.2/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 14)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Sioux Falls

On average, the price of transport in Sioux Falls is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

12% 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)
$ 2.6
($ 2.6 to $ 3.5)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Sioux Falls

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sioux Falls is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 10 to $ 16)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 38/hr
($ 26 to $ 51)

65% 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 Sioux Falls

On average, shopping budget in Sioux Falls is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8/pack
($ 7.5 to $ 10)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
($ 36 to $ 104)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 35 to $ 43)

22% less 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 Sioux Falls

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

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

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