Santa Cruz California travel budget

Santa Cruz California: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Santa Cruz California

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Santa Cruz California for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 835*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 2269*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 76 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 34 per person

Total budget:

$ 4079*

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



Cost of living in Santa Cruz California compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santa Cruz California in 2024 is 13% 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 Santa Cruz California in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Santa Cruz California by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santa Cruz California

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santa Cruz California is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 35)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 30 to $ 75)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 16)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 11)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.5/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2 to $ 4.8)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Santa Cruz California

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santa Cruz California is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.8/500g
($ 2.8 to $ 10)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 6.8/kg
($ 3 to $ 16)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.3/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 44)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 7.1/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 23)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8/kg
($ 3 to $ 11)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 8.7)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Santa Cruz California

On average, the price of transport in Santa Cruz California is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

20% 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/km
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

36% 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)
$ 4
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Santa Cruz California

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santa Cruz California is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 12 to $ 21)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
( $ 21)

5% 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 Santa Cruz California

On average, shopping budget in Santa Cruz California is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 7.8 to $ 14)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 40 to $ 98)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 30 to $ 66)

8% more 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
$ 1257
(fair price: $ 1107)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1581
(fair price: $ 1312)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 266
(fair price: $ 229)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 267
(fair price: $ 174)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 368
(fair price: $ 285)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 300
(fair price: $ 269)



About this information on the cost of living in Santa Cruz California

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

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

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