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Carolina travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Carolina

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

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

Cost of living in Carolina compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Carolina in 2024 is 8% 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 Carolina in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Carolina by expense type

Restaurant budget in Carolina

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 18)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 21 to $ 35)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 7.3/person
($ 6.8 to $ 7.7)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.8)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 2.9 to $ 5.8)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Carolina

1-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 60 to $ 937)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 215/night
($ 87 to $ 840)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 247/night
($ 73 to $ 911)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 431/night
($ 238 to $ 1019)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 1067/night
($ 522 to $ 2288)

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144% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 203/month
($ 69 to $ 833)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 311/month
($ 75 to $ 1046)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 336/month
($ 90 to $ 1392)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 251/month
($ 84 to $ 902)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 334/month
($ 106 to $ 1130)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Carolina

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.1/500g
($ 2.9 to $ 3.9)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 6.9/12 eggs
( $ 6.9)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9.2/kg
($ 7.7 to $ 11)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 6.1/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 6.5)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 6.7/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 8.6)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 6.5)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.4 to $ 2.9)

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

Public and private transport budget in Carolina

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
( $ 0.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 5.8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Carolina

Cinema

$ 6.3/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 15)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 15/hr
( $ 15)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Carolina

Cigarettes

$ 9.4/pack
($ 8.7 to $ 15)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 38
($ 30 to $ 45)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 54
($ 49 to $ 59)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Juan

$ 321
(fair price: $ 253)

Atlanta → San Juan

$ 314
(fair price: $ 217)

Los Angeles → San Juan

$ 434
(fair price: $ 342)

London → San Juan

$ 773
(fair price: $ 670)

Chicago → San Juan

$ 408
(fair price: $ 283)

Montreal → San Juan

$ 518
(fair price: $ 417)