Ashburton travel budget

Ashburton: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Ashburton

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 59 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1281* (2184 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2936* (5012 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 91 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 77 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 4789* (8176 $)

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



Cost of living in Ashburton compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ashburton in 2024 is 9% 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 Ashburton in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Ashburton by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ashburton

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ashburton is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 8.7 to $ 30)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 43/person
($ 30 to $ 53)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.7 to $ 12)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 7)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.3)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ashburton

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ashburton is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 85/night
($ 42 to $ 157)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 47 to $ 112)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 58 to $ 147)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 54 to $ 179)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 85/night
($ 42 to $ 157)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 75/month
($ 48 to $ 124)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 91/month
($ 47 to $ 180)

61% 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
$ 84/month
($ 54 to $ 129)

59% 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
$ 85/month
($ 42 to $ 157)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 136/month
($ 76 to $ 221)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Ashburton

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ashburton is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.2/12 eggs
($ 4.2 to $ 8.3)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.7/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 12)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 3 to $ 8.1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Ashburton

On average, the price of transport in Ashburton is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

72% 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)
$ 2.6
($ 1.8 to $ 5.8)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Ashburton

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ashburton is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.7 to $ 13)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ashburton

On average, shopping budget in Ashburton is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 24/pack
($ 23 to $ 27)

134% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 30
($ 30 to $ 117)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 18 to $ 60)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
$ 313
(fair price: $ 265)
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
$ 335
(fair price: $ 285)
Los Angeles → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
$ 1294
(fair price: $ 1062)
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
$ 1292
(fair price: $ 1131)
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
$ 1880
(fair price: $ 1569)
Dublin → Auckland
Dublin → Auckland
Dublin → Auckland
$ 1712
(fair price: $ 1389)



About this information on the cost of living in Ashburton

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

The information about the cost of living in Ashburton was updated on 10-11-2024.

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