Travel budget and cost of living in Owen Sound (Canada) how much does a trip cost?

Owen Sound travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Owen Sound

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

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

Cost of living in Owen Sound compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Owen Sound in 2024 is 6% 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 Owen Sound in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Owen Sound by expense type

Restaurant budget in Owen Sound

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 30)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 22 to $ 84)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 9.4 to $ 15)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.3 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 7.2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.9)

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

Cappuccino

$ 3/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.1)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Owen Sound

1-star hotel

$ 133/night
($ 76 to $ 527)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 138/night
($ 68 to $ 354)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 338/night
($ 80 to $ 1132)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 368/night
($ 154 to $ 894)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 207/night
($ 73 to $ 1012)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 215/month
($ 64 to $ 1186)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 315/month
($ 89 to $ 1186)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 195/month
($ 85 to $ 550)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 168/month
($ 99 to $ 465)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 225/month
($ 75 to $ 1062)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Owen Sound

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 8)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 25)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 7.6/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 12)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 4.8)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 7.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Owen Sound

Bus ticket

$ 2.2/ticket
( $ 2.2)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.6
($ 3.6 to $ 5.7)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Owen Sound

Cinema

$ 8.6/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 19)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 59/hr
( $ 59)

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176% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Owen Sound

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 9 to $ 15)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 44
($ 33 to $ 98)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 26 to $ 59)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa

$ 306
(fair price: $ 265)

Toronto → Ottawa

$ 280
(fair price: $ 231)

Vancouver → Ottawa

$ 413
(fair price: $ 301)

Calgary → Ottawa

$ 360
(fair price: $ 257)

London → Ottawa

$ 693
(fair price: $ 611)

Montreal → Ottawa

$ 730
(fair price: $ 677)