Lancaster travel budget

Lancaster: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lancaster

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 77 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1954* (1554 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 139 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 4013* (3192 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 148 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 5729* (4564 £)

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



Cost of living in Lancaster compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lancaster in 2024 is 4% 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 Lancaster in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Lancaster by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lancaster

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lancaster is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 32)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 38 to $ 70)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 14)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 3.8 to $ 16)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.4/can
($ 1.9 to $ 4)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lancaster

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lancaster is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 34 to $ 523)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 33 to $ 837)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 38 to $ 741)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 64 to $ 380)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 63 to $ 500)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 133/month
($ 60 to $ 463)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 270/month
($ 73 to $ 1043)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 150/month
($ 51 to $ 316)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 113/month
($ 41 to $ 300)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 202/month
($ 58 to $ 909)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Lancaster

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lancaster is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6.3)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 4.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 8.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Lancaster

On average, the price of transport in Lancaster is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.7/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 3.8)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

92% 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)
$ 3.3
($ 2.7 to $ 4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Lancaster

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lancaster is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.9/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 19)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.3/hr
( $ 6.3)

69% 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 Lancaster

On average, shopping budget in Lancaster is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 18/pack
($ 16 to $ 26)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 82
($ 26 to $ 126)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 26 to $ 63)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → London
New York City → London
New York City → London
$ 562
(fair price: $ 491)
Sydney → London
Sydney → London
Sydney → London
$ 1270
(fair price: $ 1037)
Melbourne → London
Melbourne → London
Melbourne → London
$ 1267
(fair price: $ 1044)
Los Angeles → London
Los Angeles  → London
Los Angeles  → London
$ 772
(fair price: $ 635)
Toronto → London
Toronto → London
Toronto → London
$ 665
(fair price: $ 602)
Vancouver → London
Vancouver → London
Vancouver → London
$ 864
(fair price: $ 732)



About this information on the cost of living in Lancaster

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

The information about the cost of living in Lancaster was updated on 12-11-2024.

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