Lakeland travel budget

Lakeland: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lakeland

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 98 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2021*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 175 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4355*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 235 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 77 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6843*

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



Cost of living in Lakeland compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lakeland in 2024 is 14% 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 Lakeland in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Lakeland by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lakeland

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lakeland is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 69)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 23 to $ 99)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 8.8 to $ 15)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 6.9)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 8.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.7 to $ 3.9)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lakeland

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lakeland is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 83 to $ 443)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 60 to $ 390)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 213/night
($ 89 to $ 533)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 258/night
($ 125 to $ 711)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 276/night
($ 234 to $ 445)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 159/month
($ 59 to $ 569)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 220/month
($ 73 to $ 791)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 169/month
($ 61 to $ 705)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 159/month
($ 59 to $ 569)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 173/month
($ 63 to $ 732)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Lakeland

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lakeland is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4/500g
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.4)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 6.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 31)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 8.6)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 11)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lakeland

On average, the price of transport in Lakeland is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
( $ 1.5)

40% 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
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

11% less 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 $ 0.9)

11% 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)
$ 2.4
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Lakeland

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lakeland is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 21)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.9/hr
( $ 4.9)

76% 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 Lakeland

On average, shopping budget in Lakeland is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.6/pack
($ 6.9 to $ 21)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 56
($ 35 to $ 74)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 26 to $ 74)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1254
(fair price: $ 1104)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1576
(fair price: $ 1308)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 265
(fair price: $ 228)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 266
(fair price: $ 173)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 366
(fair price: $ 284)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 299
(fair price: $ 268)



About this information on the cost of living in Lakeland

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

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

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