Bielefeld travel budget

Bielefeld: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bielefeld

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 86 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2055* (1946 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 117 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3743* (3542 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 65 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 5701* (5390 €)

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



Cost of living in Bielefeld compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bielefeld in 2024 is 5% 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 Bielefeld in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bielefeld by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bielefeld

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bielefeld is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 22)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 32 to $ 64)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

30% 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
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

6% 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
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bielefeld

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bielefeld is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 58 to $ 539)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 108/night
($ 63 to $ 405)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 75 to $ 328)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 91 to $ 469)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 117 to $ 321)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 130/month
($ 85 to $ 433)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 129/month
($ 63 to $ 359)

45% 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
$ 138/month
($ 73 to $ 417)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 112/month
($ 61 to $ 413)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 159/month
($ 95 to $ 304)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Bielefeld

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bielefeld is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 4.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 3.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 7.9 to $ 18)

15% 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 $ 3.2)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bielefeld

On average, the price of transport in Bielefeld is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 3.8)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 2 to $ 2.5)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)

95% 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)
$ 6.8
($ 6.8 to $ 6.8)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 48/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 100)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Bielefeld

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bielefeld is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 14 to $ 16)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
( $ 22)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bielefeld

On average, shopping budget in Bielefeld is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.7/pack
($ 8.7 to $ 9.2)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 78
($ 64 to $ 85)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 32
($ 27 to $ 38)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
New York City → Berlin
$ 971
(fair price: $ 674)
Los Angeles → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
Los Angeles  → Berlin
$ 852
(fair price: $ 728)
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
Melbourne → Berlin
$ 1436
(fair price: $ 1164)
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
Edinburgh → Berlin
$ 141
(fair price: $ 105)
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
London → Berlin
$ 120
(fair price: $ 99)
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
Toronto → Berlin
$ 701
(fair price: $ 612)



About this information on the cost of living in Bielefeld

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

The information about the cost of living in Bielefeld was updated on 09-11-2024.

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