Carolina travel budget

Carolina: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Carolina

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 137 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2392*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 236 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 4597*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 346 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 7252*

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



Cost of living in Carolina compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Carolina is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 19)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 21 to $ 36)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.5/person
($ 6.9 to $ 7.9)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.4 for 330ml
($ 2.9 to $ 5.9)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Carolina

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Carolina is 45% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 61 to $ 957)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 220/night
($ 89 to $ 859)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 252/night
($ 75 to $ 931)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 440/night
($ 244 to $ 1041)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 1090/night
($ 533 to $ 2339)

144% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 207/month
($ 71 to $ 851)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 318/month
($ 76 to $ 1068)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 343/month
($ 92 to $ 1423)

64% 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
$ 257/month
($ 86 to $ 921)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 341/month
($ 109 to $ 1155)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Carolina

On average, the price of supermarket food in Carolina is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 2.9 to $ 4)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.9/12 eggs
( $ 6.9)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.4/kg
($ 7.9 to $ 11)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6.3/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 6.6)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.8/kg
($ 5 to $ 8.8)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 6.6)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.4 to $ 2.9)

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 Carolina

On average, the price of transport in Carolina is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
( $ 0.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

15% 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)
$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Carolina

On average, budget for leisure activities in Carolina is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.5/ticket
($ 6.5 to $ 15)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
( $ 15)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Carolina

On average, shopping budget in Carolina is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.6/pack
($ 8.9 to $ 15)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 38
($ 31 to $ 46)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 56
($ 50 to $ 60)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
$ 329
(fair price: $ 260)
Montreal → San Juan
Montreal → San Juan
Montreal → San Juan
$ 528
(fair price: $ 426)
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
$ 790
(fair price: $ 685)
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
$ 416
(fair price: $ 291)
Toronto → San Juan
Toronto → San Juan
Toronto → San Juan
$ 447
(fair price: $ 360)
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
$ 320
(fair price: $ 222)



About this information on the cost of living in Carolina

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

The information about the cost of living in Carolina was updated on 27-10-2024.

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