Sarasota travel budget

Sarasota: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sarasota

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2673*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 256 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 5753*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 359 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 85 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 9115*

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



Cost of living in Sarasota compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sarasota in 2024 is 11% 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 Sarasota in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sarasota by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sarasota

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sarasota is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 13 to $ 71)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 43/person
($ 31 to $ 76)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9/person
($ 9 to $ 11)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 8)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5.3 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 7)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.3/cup
($ 4 to $ 9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.1/can
($ 2 to $ 4)

26% 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
($ 2 to $ 4)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sarasota

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sarasota is 43% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 248/night
($ 77 to $ 961)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 198/night
($ 74 to $ 1006)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 314/night
($ 99 to $ 928)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 405/night
($ 197 to $ 807)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 702/night
($ 507 to $ 1205)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 432
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 248/month
($ 77 to $ 961)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 346/month
($ 101 to $ 994)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 273/month
($ 77 to $ 1148)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 268/month
($ 132 to $ 832)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Family room
Family room
$ 283/month
($ 81 to $ 1167)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Sarasota

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sarasota is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.3/500g
($ 3.3 to $ 6.6)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.6)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.8/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 7)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 19/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 32)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.9/kg
($ 2 to $ 8.9)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.7)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 12)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Sarasota

On average, the price of transport in Sarasota is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 2.5)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.7 to $ 1.9)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

3% 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)
$ 2.5
( $ 2.5)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Sarasota

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sarasota is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 21)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 11 to $ 26)

14% 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 Sarasota

On average, shopping budget in Sarasota is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.8/pack
($ 7 to $ 12)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 58
($ 36 to $ 76)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 26 to $ 76)

10% more 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
$ 1238
(fair price: $ 1090)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1557
(fair price: $ 1292)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 262
(fair price: $ 226)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 263
(fair price: $ 171)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 362
(fair price: $ 281)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 295
(fair price: $ 265)



About this information on the cost of living in Sarasota

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

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

Change currency