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San Luis Obispo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to San Luis Obispo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in San Luis Obispo for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in San Luis Obispo compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in San Luis Obispo by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Luis Obispo

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 15 to $ 30)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 40/person
($ 26 to $ 60)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 16)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 10)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.5/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.6/can
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.5/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Luis Obispo

1-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 66 to $ 685)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 210/night
($ 69 to $ 722)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 256/night
($ 118 to $ 632)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 298/night
($ 140 to $ 764)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 236/night
($ 140 to $ 585)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 199/month
($ 66 to $ 685)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 283/month
($ 112 to $ 994)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 225/month
($ 72 to $ 706)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 258/month
($ 108 to $ 713)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 254/month
($ 76 to $ 1040)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in San Luis Obispo

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 4.3/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 10)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 5.4/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 16)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 3.4)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 8.6 to $ 44)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 23)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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

Public and private transport budget in San Luis Obispo

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
( $ 1.9)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.3/km
($ 3.3 to $ 3.3)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6.3
($ 4.3 to $ 7.8)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in San Luis Obispo

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 15)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 49/hr
( $ 49)

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135% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Luis Obispo

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 7.8 to $ 14)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 67
($ 45 to $ 88)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 49 to $ 49)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City

$ 1257
(fair price: $ 1107)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1581
(fair price: $ 1312)

Toronto → New York City

$ 266
(fair price: $ 229)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 267
(fair price: $ 174)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 368
(fair price: $ 285)

Montreal → New York City

$ 300
(fair price: $ 269)