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Key West travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Key West

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

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

Cost of living in Key West compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Key West in 2024 is 25% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Key West by expense type

Restaurant budget in Key West

Lunch

$ 25/person
($ 16 to $ 36)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 71/person
($ 44 to $ 76)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 8)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.6/cup
($ 3 to $ 8)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.5)

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

Water bottle

$ 2.4/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 3)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Key West

1-star hotel

$ 473/night
($ 192 to $ 970)

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170% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 471/night
($ 206 to $ 943)

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200% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 479/night
($ 278 to $ 850)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 562/night
($ 316 to $ 988)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 611/night
($ 460 to $ 896)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 413/month
($ 249 to $ 714)

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147% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 570/month
($ 256 to $ 1176)

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135% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 500/month
($ 212 to $ 1043)

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139% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 488/month
($ 246 to $ 929)

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116% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 552/month
($ 232 to $ 1098)

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163% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Key West

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 5.7)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 5.5/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 6.6)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 6.1)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 10 to $ 16)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 7.7/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 8.9)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 8.9/kg
($ 8.9 to $ 8.9)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 8.9/kg
($ 8.9 to $ 8.9)

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198% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.1
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Key West

Bus ticket

$ 2.5/ticket
( $ 2.5)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.1/km
($ 3.1 to $ 3.1)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.4
($ 2.5 to $ 7.8)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Key West

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 16)

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

Tennis

$ 5.2/hr
($ 5.2 to $ 11)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Key West

Cigarettes

$ 8/pack
($ 8 to $ 9)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 35
($ 22 to $ 82)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 33 to $ 51)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City

$ 1285
(fair price: $ 1131)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1615
(fair price: $ 1341)

Toronto → New York City

$ 272
(fair price: $ 234)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 273
(fair price: $ 178)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 376
(fair price: $ 291)

Montreal → New York City

$ 306
(fair price: $ 275)