Prince George travel budget

Prince George: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Prince George

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1258* (1750 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 110 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3211* (4466 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 67 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4724* (6566 $)

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



Cost of living in Prince George compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Prince George in 2024 is 17% 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 Prince George in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Prince George by expense type

Restaurant budget in Prince George

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Prince George is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 11 to $ 22)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 28 to $ 55)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.3/person
($ 6.5 to $ 9.3)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.7 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 6.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
( $ 2.9)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 3.8)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 2.2 to $ 2.3)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
( $ 1.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Prince George

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Prince George is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 93 to $ 190)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 68 to $ 167)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 69 to $ 176)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 102 to $ 176)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 93 to $ 190)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 49/month
($ 43 to $ 56)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 129/month
($ 73 to $ 202)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 127/month
($ 76 to $ 183)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 119/month
($ 93 to $ 158)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 118/month
($ 66 to $ 198)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Prince George

On average, the price of supermarket food in Prince George is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
( $ 1.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.2)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 11 to $ 11)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.8/kg
( $ 4.8)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.1/kg
( $ 3.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.1/kg
( $ 3.1)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Prince George

On average, the price of transport in Prince George is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

11% less 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 $ 1.3)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3
( $ 3)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Prince George

On average, budget for leisure activities in Prince George is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.6/ticket
( $ 8.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 7.4 to $ 23)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Prince George

On average, shopping budget in Prince George is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 15 to $ 16)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 65
($ 65 to $ 65)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 19 to $ 74)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
$ 306
(fair price: $ 265)
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
$ 280
(fair price: $ 231)
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
$ 413
(fair price: $ 301)
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
$ 360
(fair price: $ 257)
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
$ 693
(fair price: $ 611)
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
$ 730
(fair price: $ 677)



About this information on the cost of living in Prince George

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

The information about the cost of living in Prince George was updated on 27-10-2024.

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