Travel budget in the French Basque country

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French Basque Country: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the French Basque country for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1629* (1554 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 114 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3483* (3318 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 5523* (5264 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in the French Basque country in 2024

Cost of living: French Basque Country VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in the French Basque country in 2024 is 6% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in the French Basque country by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the French Basque country compared to the national average.

Cities /French Basque Country View Details
Biarritz 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Biarritz



Local prices in the French Basque country by expense type

French Basque Country: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the French Basque country costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 36)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 21 to $ 53)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 14)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.3 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 3.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 8)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.7)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

French Basque Country: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the French Basque country costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 40 to $ 607)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 59 to $ 364)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 61 to $ 686)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 79 to $ 536)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 283/night
($ 90 to $ 870)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 119/month
($ 40 to $ 716)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 181/month
($ 63 to $ 569)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 221/month
($ 75 to $ 957)

10% 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
$ 144/month
($ 69 to $ 524)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 232/month
($ 78 to $ 1118)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

French Basque Country: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the French Basque country costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1 to $ 4.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 6.7)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 8.4 to $ 19)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 7.3)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

French Basque Country: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the French Basque country is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

48% 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
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

104% 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)
$ 5.2
($ 5.2 to $ 5.2)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 50/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 177)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

French Basque Country: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the French Basque country costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 10 to $ 15)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 13 to $ 13)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

French Basque Country: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the French Basque country is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 97
($ 74 to $ 126)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 32 to $ 52)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Biarritz
London → Biarritz
London → Biarritz
$ 147
(fair price: $ 100)
Dublin → Biarritz
Dublin → Biarritz
Dublin → Biarritz
$ 199
(fair price: $ 152)
Montreal → Biarritz
Montreal → Biarritz
Montreal → Biarritz
$ 796
(fair price: $ 726)
Edinburgh → Biarritz
Edinburgh → Biarritz
Edinburgh → Biarritz
$ 238
(fair price: $ 185)
Manchester → Biarritz
Manchester → Biarritz
Manchester → Biarritz
$ 251
(fair price: $ 202)
New York City → Biarritz
New York City → Biarritz
New York City → Biarritz
$ 763
(fair price: $ 653)

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About the information on the cost of living in the French Basque country

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

Information about cost of living in the French Basque country updated on 30-11--0001.

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