Belfast travel budget

Belfast: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Belfast

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1555* (1204 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 170 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4609* (3556 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 188 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 88 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 6747* (5208 £)

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



Cost of living in Belfast compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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




Local prices in Belfast by expense type

Restaurant budget in Belfast

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Belfast is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 15 to $ 40)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 34 to $ 66)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.1/person
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.7 for 500ml
($ 5.8 to $ 8.4)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 6.5)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

14% 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
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Belfast

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Belfast is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 89 to $ 698)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 179/night
($ 96 to $ 437)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 82 to $ 444)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 215/night
($ 114 to $ 696)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 261/night
($ 170 to $ 525)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 58/month
($ 58 to $ 58)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 234/month
($ 105 to $ 736)

4% 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
$ 244/month
($ 135 to $ 671)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 155/month
($ 89 to $ 380)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 259/month
($ 119 to $ 801)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Belfast

On average, the price of supermarket food in Belfast is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.9)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.6)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.4/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 13)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Belfast

On average, the price of transport in Belfast is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.2)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

96% 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)
$ 5.2
($ 4.1 to $ 6.3)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 112)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Belfast

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

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 16/hr
($ 13 to $ 21)

25% 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 Belfast

On average, shopping budget in Belfast is 47% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 20/pack
($ 18 to $ 24)

95% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 74
($ 60 to $ 90)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 28 to $ 60)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Belfast
London → Belfast
London → Belfast
$ 71
(fair price: $ 64)
Manchester → Belfast
Manchester → Belfast
Manchester → Belfast
$ 63
(fair price: $ 60)
Edinburgh → Belfast
Edinburgh → Belfast
Edinburgh → Belfast
$ 66
(fair price: $ 63)
Dublin → Belfast
Dublin → Belfast
Dublin → Belfast
$ 150
(fair price: $ 128)
New York City → Belfast
New York City → Belfast
New York City → Belfast
$ 783
(fair price: $ 637)
Los Angeles → Belfast
Los Angeles  → Belfast
Los Angeles  → Belfast
$ 1091
(fair price: $ 834)

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About this information on the cost of living in Belfast

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

The information about the cost of living in Belfast was updated on 31-10-2024.

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