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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2608*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 230 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 5641*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 266 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 59 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 8300*

* 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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in San Luis Obispo in 2024 is 25% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in San Luis Obispo is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 15 to $ 31)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 27 to $ 61)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 17)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 10)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 3.1)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.6/cup
($ 4 to $ 7.9)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2 to $ 6.5)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2 to $ 5)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Luis Obispo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in San Luis Obispo is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 196/night
($ 65 to $ 674)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 68 to $ 708)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 252/night
($ 116 to $ 621)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 297/night
($ 143 to $ 752)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 236/night
($ 147 to $ 558)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 196/month
($ 65 to $ 674)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 279/month
($ 110 to $ 983)

20% 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
$ 221/month
($ 71 to $ 696)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 255/month
($ 110 to $ 697)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 250/month
($ 74 to $ 1024)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in San Luis Obispo

On average, the price of supermarket food in San Luis Obispo is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 11)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.4/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 16)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.4)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 8.7 to $ 45)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 23)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 2 to $ 2)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in San Luis Obispo

On average, the price of transport in San Luis Obispo is 51% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
( $ 2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.4/km
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

103% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

38% 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)
$ 6.5
($ 4.5 to $ 7.9)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in San Luis Obispo

On average, budget for leisure activities in San Luis Obispo is 67% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 15)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 50/hr
( $ 50)

144% 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 San Luis Obispo

On average, shopping budget in San Luis Obispo is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 7.9 to $ 14)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 69
($ 45 to $ 90)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 50 to $ 50)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1224
(fair price: $ 1081)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1548
(fair price: $ 1281)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 271
(fair price: $ 230)
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
$ 303
(fair price: $ 276)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
$ 399
(fair price: $ 313)



About this information on the cost of living in San Luis Obispo

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

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

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