Key West travel budget

Key West: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Key West

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 304 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 5140*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 492 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 57 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 9503*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 492 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 109 per person
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 12128*

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



Cost of living in Key West compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Key West in 2025 is 21% 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 Key West in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Key West by expense type

Restaurant budget in Key West

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Key West is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 24/person
($ 15 to $ 35)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 68/person
($ 42 to $ 73)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 7.6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 3.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 7.6)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 2 to $ 2.9)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Key West

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Key West is 116% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Key West (compared to United States)218218302302158158220220453453531531344344457457United StatesKey West3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0255075100125150175200225250275300325350375400425450475500525550575
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 453/night
($ 265 to $ 816)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 531/night
($ 293 to $ 912)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 621/night
($ 526 to $ 808)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 344/month
($ 264 to $ 499)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 588/month
($ 252 to $ 1201)

154% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 485/month
($ 203 to $ 1039)

145% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 457/month
($ 257 to $ 818)

108% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 550/month
($ 224 to $ 1121)

184% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Key West

On average, the price of supermarket food in Key West is 37% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 5.5)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.3/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 6.3)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.8)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 10 to $ 15)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 7.3/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 8.5)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8.5/kg
($ 8.5 to $ 8.5)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 8.5/kg
($ 8.5 to $ 8.5)

197% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Key West

On average, the price of transport in Key West is 22% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Key West (compared to United States)2.42.41.71.70.90.92.42.4330.80.8United StatesKey WestBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.833.2
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.4/ticket
( $ 2.4)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3/km
($ 3 to $ 3)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

8% less 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)
$ 4.2
($ 2.4 to $ 7.4)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Key West

On average, budget for leisure activities in Key West is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 16)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5/hr
($ 5 to $ 10)

75% 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 Key West

On average, shopping budget in Key West is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.6/pack
($ 7.6 to $ 8.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 34
($ 21 to $ 78)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
($ 31 to $ 49)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1206
(fair price: $ 1068)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1527
(fair price: $ 1263)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 274
(fair price: $ 235)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 253
(fair price: $ 163)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 307
(fair price: $ 275)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
Montreal → Miami (Florida)
$ 388
(fair price: $ 309)



About this information on the cost of living in Key West

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

The information about the cost of living in Key West was updated on 08-11-2024.

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