Travel budget and cost of living in the French Basque country how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in the French Basque country
French Basque Country: calculate your travel budget
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:
- $ 77 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 5.5 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1712* (1512 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 124 for 2 ppl.
- $ 46 per person
- $ 18 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 3808* (3360 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 164 for 2 ppl.
- $ 75 per person
- $ 37 per person
- $ 23 per person
Total budget:
$ 6038* (5320 €)
* 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 2025
Cost of living: French Basque Country VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the French Basque country in 2025 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 8% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 15 to $ 39)
($ 15 to $ 39)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 35/person
($ 23 to $ 57)
($ 23 to $ 57)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)
($ 11 to $ 15)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 8.3 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 9.1)
($ 4.5 to $ 9.1)
30% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 3.4)
($ 2.8 to $ 3.4)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 3.7/cup
($ 2 to $ 4.8)
($ 2 to $ 4.8)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2.3 to $ 5.1)
($ 2.3 to $ 5.1)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2French 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
$ 111/night
($ 44 to $ 509)
($ 44 to $ 509)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1712-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 64 to $ 406)
($ 64 to $ 406)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1633-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 66 to $ 834)
($ 66 to $ 834)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2404-star hotel
$ 191/night
($ 86 to $ 581)
($ 86 to $ 581)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3385-star hotel
$ 332/night
($ 108 to $ 945)
($ 108 to $ 945)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 551Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 125/month
($ 44 to $ 775)
($ 44 to $ 775)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Room with kitchen
$ 198/month
($ 71 to $ 622)
($ 71 to $ 622)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Hotel with swimming pool
$ 242/month
($ 82 to $ 1056)
($ 82 to $ 1056)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219Cottage or guest house
$ 153/month
($ 78 to $ 486)
($ 78 to $ 486)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248Family room
$ 253/month
($ 86 to $ 1241)
($ 86 to $ 1241)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213French 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
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.7)
($ 2.3 to $ 3.7)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Eggs
$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 7.3)
($ 3 to $ 7.3)
30% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 9.1 to $ 21)
($ 9.1 to $ 21)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.7)
($ 2.3 to $ 5.7)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8)
($ 2.8 to $ 8)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3French Basque Country: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in the French Basque country is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Taxi (per km)
$ 2/km
($ 1.9 to $ 2)
($ 1.9 to $ 2)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)
102% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.7
($ 5.7 to $ 5.7)
($ 5.7 to $ 5.7)
46% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 58/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 1145)
($ 19 to $ 1145)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 79French 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
$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)
($ 11 to $ 16)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 14 to $ 14)
($ 14 to $ 14)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23French 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
$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 16)
($ 12 to $ 16)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 105
($ 80 to $ 137)
($ 80 to $ 137)
87% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56Summer dress
$ 44
($ 35 to $ 56)
($ 35 to $ 56)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
London → Biarritz
$ 173
(fair price: $ 125)
(fair price: $ 125)
Dublin → Biarritz
$ 217
(fair price: $ 166)
(fair price: $ 166)
Montreal → Biarritz
$ 870
(fair price: $ 796)
(fair price: $ 796)
Edinburgh → Biarritz
$ 247
(fair price: $ 197)
(fair price: $ 197)
Manchester → Biarritz
$ 271
(fair price: $ 220)
(fair price: $ 220)
New York City → Biarritz
$ 847
(fair price: $ 716)
(fair price: $ 716)
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.