Gisborne travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Gisborne

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 78 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 4.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1639* (2744 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3761* (6300 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 5038* (8442 $)

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



Cost of living in Gisborne compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Gisborne 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 Gisborne in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Gisborne by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gisborne

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gisborne is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 13 to $ 32)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 25 to $ 77)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.5/person
($ 7.4 to $ 9.2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 9.2)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 6.2)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 3 to $ 5.8)

25% 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
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

5% 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
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gisborne

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gisborne is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 78 to $ 224)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 122 to $ 230)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 102 to $ 196)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 104 to $ 176)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 78 to $ 223)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 78/month
($ 78 to $ 224)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 133/month
($ 101 to $ 202)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 132/month
($ 106 to $ 176)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 182/month
($ 181 to $ 181)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 184/month
($ 139 to $ 250)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Gisborne

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gisborne is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.6/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 8)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 13)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.6/kg
($ 3 to $ 7.4)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Gisborne

On average, the price of transport in Gisborne is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
( $ 1.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.8
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 68/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 782)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Gisborne

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gisborne is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
( $ 13)

42% 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 Gisborne

On average, shopping budget in Gisborne is 68% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 24/pack
($ 22 to $ 25)

134% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 37 to $ 102)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 63
($ 16 to $ 85)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
$ 322
(fair price: $ 273)
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
$ 345
(fair price: $ 298)
Los Angeles → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
$ 1338
(fair price: $ 1097)
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
$ 1332
(fair price: $ 1166)
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
$ 1920
(fair price: $ 1607)
Dublin → Auckland
Dublin → Auckland
Dublin → Auckland
$ 1748
(fair price: $ 1417)



About this information on the cost of living in Gisborne

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

The information about the cost of living in Gisborne was updated on 30-10-2024.

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