Launceston travel budget

Launceston: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Launceston

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1692* (2618 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3610* (5600 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 32 per person

Total budget:

$ 5229* (8106 $)

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



Cost of living in Launceston compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Launceston in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Launceston in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Launceston by expense type

Restaurant budget in Launceston

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Launceston is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 33)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 35/person
($ 25 to $ 49)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.7/person
($ 7.7 to $ 10)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 11)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 7.3 for 330ml
($ 4.5 to $ 12)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 3.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Launceston

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Launceston is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 56 to $ 165)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 47 to $ 199)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 53 to $ 306)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 76 to $ 226)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 71 to $ 306)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 93/month
($ 40 to $ 195)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 130/month
($ 47 to $ 315)

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
$ 112/month
($ 57 to $ 223)

45% 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
$ 121/month
($ 84 to $ 214)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 170/month
($ 84 to $ 341)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Launceston

On average, the price of supermarket food in Launceston is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 7.7)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.5/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 12)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.7)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Launceston

On average, the price of transport in Launceston is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
( $ 3.3)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.9 to $ 3.6)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

24% 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)
$ 4.2
($ 3.3 to $ 5.2)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 158)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Launceston

On average, budget for leisure activities in Launceston is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 13 to $ 17)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
( $ 13)

38% 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 Launceston

On average, shopping budget in Launceston is 68% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 26/pack
($ 22 to $ 32)

152% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 40 to $ 98)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 54
($ 27 to $ 79)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1314
(fair price: $ 1040)
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 123
(fair price: $ 103)
Sydney → Melbourne
Sydney → Melbourne
Sydney → Melbourne
$ 122
(fair price: $ 103)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 135
(fair price: $ 121)
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
$ 1606
(fair price: $ 1335)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 180
(fair price: $ 156)



About this information on the cost of living in Launceston

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

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

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