Edmonton travel budget

Edmonton: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Edmonton

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1736* (2492 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3294* (4732 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 128 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 4947* (7098 $)

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



Cost of living in Edmonton compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Edmonton in 2024 is 12% less 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 Edmonton in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Edmonton by expense type

Restaurant budget in Edmonton

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Edmonton is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 11 to $ 36)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 23 to $ 51)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.2 to $ 13)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 7.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.9/can
($ 1.5 to $ 2.5)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Edmonton

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Edmonton is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 48 to $ 446)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 47 to $ 164)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 60 to $ 250)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 76 to $ 388)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 48 to $ 446)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 88/month
($ 56 to $ 234)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 117/month
($ 55 to $ 283)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 117/month
($ 66 to $ 350)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 110/month
($ 48 to $ 443)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 113/month
($ 50 to $ 390)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Edmonton

On average, the price of supermarket food in Edmonton is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.8)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 4.9)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 20)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.9)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.3)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Edmonton

On average, the price of transport in Edmonton is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.7)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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)
$ 2.9
($ 2.5 to $ 3.9)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 71/24hrs
($ 6.3 to $ 129)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Edmonton

On average, budget for leisure activities in Edmonton is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 18)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 18 to $ 30)

10% 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 Edmonton

On average, shopping budget in Edmonton is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 11 to $ 18)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 53
($ 30 to $ 79)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 23 to $ 71)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
$ 300
(fair price: $ 257)
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
$ 274
(fair price: $ 225)
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
$ 405
(fair price: $ 301)
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
$ 350
(fair price: $ 251)
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
$ 675
(fair price: $ 597)
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
$ 707
(fair price: $ 658)



About this information on the cost of living in Edmonton

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

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

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