Isabela travel budget

Isabela: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Isabela

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2731*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 184 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4471*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 213 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 51 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6101*

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



Cost of living in Isabela compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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




Local prices in Isabela by expense type

Restaurant budget in Isabela

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Isabela is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 31)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 31 to $ 63)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.9/person
($ 7.9 to $ 12)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

51% 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)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Isabela

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Isabela is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 189/night
($ 71 to $ 490)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 80 to $ 325)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 84 to $ 395)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 148 to $ 471)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 196/night
($ 89 to $ 358)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 191/month
($ 70 to $ 590)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 196/month
($ 87 to $ 542)

19% 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
$ 190/month
($ 88 to $ 433)

9% 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
($ 84 to $ 446)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 207/month
($ 101 to $ 440)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Isabela

On average, the price of supermarket food in Isabela is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.9)

83% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 2.7 to $ 4.3)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 7.9)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.5/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 11)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.3/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 6.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 3 to $ 6.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.2)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.4 to $ 2.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Isabela

On average, the price of transport in Isabela is 59% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.6/ticket
( $ 4.6)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

5% less 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)
$ 10
($ 10 to $ 10)

168% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Isabela

On average, budget for leisure activities in Isabela is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 14)

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

23% 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 Isabela

On average, shopping budget in Isabela is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 14)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 25 to $ 60)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 36 to $ 60)

9% 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 Isabela

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

The information about the cost of living in Isabela was updated on 01-11-2024.

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