Inverness travel budget

Inverness: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Inverness

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2255* (1778 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 167 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4528* (3570 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 207 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 79 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 6874* (5418 £)

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



Cost of living in Inverness compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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




Local prices in Inverness by expense type

Restaurant budget in Inverness

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Inverness is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 12 to $ 33)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 33 to $ 65)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 7.6 to $ 11)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.7 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 7.6)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 3.8)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.3/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 5.7)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Inverness

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Inverness is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 68 to $ 630)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 152/night
($ 66 to $ 514)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 182/night
($ 61 to $ 962)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 91 to $ 800)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 321/night
($ 187 to $ 750)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 158/month
($ 70 to $ 612)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 291/month
($ 77 to $ 1000)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 208/month
($ 88 to $ 746)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 147/month
($ 78 to $ 332)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 299/month
($ 99 to $ 1044)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Inverness

On average, the price of supermarket food in Inverness is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 6.8)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.7/kg
($ 5 to $ 14)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.7)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 6.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 3.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.4 to $ 3.8)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Inverness

On average, the price of transport in Inverness is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 7.6)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5
($ 3.8 to $ 11)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 46/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 88)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Inverness

On average, budget for leisure activities in Inverness is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 20)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.6/hr
( $ 7.6)

63% 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 Inverness

On average, shopping budget in Inverness is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 17 to $ 23)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 69
($ 39 to $ 115)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 20 to $ 77)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Inverness
London → Inverness
London → Inverness
$ 94
(fair price: $ 75)
Manchester → Inverness
Manchester → Inverness
Manchester → Inverness
$ 222
(fair price: $ 198)
Dublin → Inverness
Dublin → Inverness
Dublin → Inverness
$ 205
(fair price: $ 180)
New York City → Inverness
New York City → Inverness
New York City → Inverness
$ 608
(fair price: $ 527)
Edinburgh → Inverness
Edinburgh → Inverness
Edinburgh → Inverness
$ 221
(fair price: $ 171)
Los Angeles → Inverness
Los Angeles  → Inverness
Los Angeles  → Inverness
$ 795
(fair price: $ 635)

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About this information on the cost of living in Inverness

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

The information about the cost of living in Inverness was updated on 08-11-2024.

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