Los Angeles travel budget

Los Angeles: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Los Angeles

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 86 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2042*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 163 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 4926*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 275 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 108 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 38 per person

Total budget:

$ 8763*

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



Cost of living in Los Angeles compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Los Angeles in 2024 is 11% 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 Los Angeles in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Los Angeles by expense type

Restaurant budget in Los Angeles

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Los Angeles is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 27/person
($ 17 to $ 52)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 39 to $ 84)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 13 to $ 16)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.1 for 500ml
($ 6 to $ 13)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 7.1)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.6/cup
($ 4.1 to $ 8)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2 to $ 4.1)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Los Angeles

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Los Angeles is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 63 to $ 357)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 57 to $ 263)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 211/night
($ 75 to $ 405)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 339/night
($ 138 to $ 1086)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 819/night
($ 355 to $ 1674)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 161/month
($ 68 to $ 466)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 265/month
($ 65 to $ 1435)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 175/month
($ 60 to $ 495)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 234/month
($ 115 to $ 576)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 174/month
($ 75 to $ 475)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Los Angeles

On average, the price of supermarket food in Los Angeles is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 5/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 8)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
($ 8.9 to $ 23)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.9)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.7)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Los Angeles

On average, the price of transport in Los Angeles is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.8)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3.8)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

39% 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)
$ 3.1
($ 3.1 to $ 7.1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 89/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 246)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Los Angeles

On average, budget for leisure activities in Los Angeles is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 19/ticket
($ 16 to $ 23)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 9.2/hr
($ 9.2 to $ 16)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Los Angeles

On average, shopping budget in Los Angeles is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 31 to $ 98)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 27 to $ 61)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Los Angeles
Sydney → Los Angeles
Sydney → Los Angeles
$ 1222
(fair price: $ 966)
Melbourne → Los Angeles
Melbourne → Los Angeles
Melbourne → Los Angeles
$ 1452
(fair price: $ 1136)
New York City → Los Angeles
New York City → Los Angeles
New York City → Los Angeles
$ 367
(fair price: $ 286)
Montreal → Los Angeles
Montreal → Los Angeles
Montreal → Los Angeles
$ 478
(fair price: $ 400)
Toronto → Los Angeles
Toronto → Los Angeles
Toronto → Los Angeles
$ 352
(fair price: $ 282)
Auckland → Los Angeles
Auckland → Los Angeles
Auckland → Los Angeles
$ 1095
(fair price: $ 910)
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1227
(fair price: $ 1083)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1551
(fair price: $ 1284)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 272
(fair price: $ 231)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 258
(fair price: $ 168)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 304
(fair price: $ 277)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
$ 400
(fair price: $ 313)

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About this information on the cost of living in Los Angeles

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

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

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