Fairbanks travel budget

Fairbanks: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Fairbanks

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 65 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1714*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 218 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 5501*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 249 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 89 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 34 per person

Total budget:

$ 7917*

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



Cost of living in Fairbanks compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Fairbanks in 2024 is 21% 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 Fairbanks in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Fairbanks by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fairbanks

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Fairbanks is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 25/person
($ 15 to $ 49)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 32 to $ 73)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.8 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 12)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 0.9 for 330ml
( $ 0.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.3/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

24% 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
($ 2.4 to $ 3)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fairbanks

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Fairbanks is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 65 to $ 65)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 218/night
($ 113 to $ 406)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 108 to $ 426)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 406/night
($ 351 to $ 574)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 91 to $ 521)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 65/month
($ 65 to $ 65)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 223/month
($ 108 to $ 401)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 247/month
($ 144 to $ 416)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 210/month
($ 115 to $ 385)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 259/month
($ 143 to $ 537)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Fairbanks

On average, the price of supermarket food in Fairbanks is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 5.1/500g
($ 3.2 to $ 7)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.1/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 11)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 3.9)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 23)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 7.7/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 15)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.1/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 8.5)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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

Public and private transport budget in Fairbanks

On average, the price of transport in Fairbanks is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
( $ 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)
$ 2.1/km
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.4
($ 2.6 to $ 3.4)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Fairbanks

On average, budget for leisure activities in Fairbanks is 102% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 15 to $ 18)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 60/hr
( $ 60)

183% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fairbanks

On average, shopping budget in Fairbanks is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 10 to $ 12)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 54 to $ 60)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
( $ 39)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1252
(fair price: $ 1103)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1575
(fair price: $ 1307)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 265
(fair price: $ 228)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 266
(fair price: $ 173)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 366
(fair price: $ 284)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 299
(fair price: $ 268)



About this information on the cost of living in Fairbanks

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

The information about the cost of living in Fairbanks was updated on 08-11-2024.

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