Travel budget in Normandy

Normandy: calculate your travel budget

Normandy: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 62 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1496* (1386 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3358* (3108 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 62 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 5351* (4942 €)

* 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 Normandy in 2025

Cost of living: Normandy VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Normandy in 2025 is 14% 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:

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Local prices in Normandy by expense type

Normandy: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Normandy costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 6.5 to $ 38)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 15 to $ 86)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.7 to $ 17)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 11)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.1
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Normandy: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Normandy costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 35 to $ 985)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 47 to $ 406)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 48 to $ 467)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 42 to $ 462)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 51 to $ 991)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 517
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 96/month
($ 47 to $ 984)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 141/month
($ 50 to $ 654)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 170/month
($ 50 to $ 926)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 209
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 136/month
($ 55 to $ 586)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Family room
Family room
$ 196/month
($ 64 to $ 1034)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Normandy: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Normandy costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 8.7)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 58)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.1 to $ 2.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Normandy: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Normandy is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2/km
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

97% 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)
$ 3
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 223)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Normandy: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Normandy costs 10% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 8.7 to $ 19)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 17 to $ 28)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Normandy: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Normandy is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 11 to $ 17)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 89
($ 38 to $ 196)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
($ 17 to $ 64)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Caen
London → Caen
London → Caen
$ 300
(fair price: $ 225)
Sydney → Rouen
Sydney → Rouen
Sydney → Rouen
$ 989
(fair price: $ 651)
Melbourne → Rouen
Melbourne → Rouen
Melbourne → Rouen
$ 930
(fair price: $ 606)
Sydney → Le Havre
Sydney → Le Havre
Sydney → Le Havre
$ 975
(fair price: $ 654)
Los Angeles → Rouen
Los Angeles  → Rouen
Los Angeles  → Rouen
$ 834
(fair price: $ 632)
New York City → Rouen
New York City → Rouen
New York City → Rouen
$ 834
(fair price: $ 573)

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About the information on the cost of living in Normandy

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

Information about cost of living in Normandy updated on 01-07-2015.

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