Ljubljana travel budget

Ljubljana: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Ljubljana

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1658* (1582 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 134 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3318* (3164 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 158 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4801* (4578 €)

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



Cost of living in Ljubljana compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ljubljana in 2024 is 20% 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 Ljubljana in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Ljubljana by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ljubljana

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ljubljana is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 16)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 21 to $ 37)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.4/person
($ 7.3 to $ 10)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 4.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.1)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ljubljana

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ljubljana is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 52 to $ 448)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 49 to $ 404)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 147/night
($ 54 to $ 825)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 84 to $ 377)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 169/night
($ 93 to $ 404)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 111/month
($ 51 to $ 341)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 163/month
($ 53 to $ 573)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 176/month
($ 67 to $ 471)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 157/month
($ 85 to $ 395)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 224/month
($ 72 to $ 710)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Ljubljana

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ljubljana is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 4.4)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 13)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Ljubljana

On average, the price of transport in Ljubljana is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

67% 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)
$ 2.1
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 26/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 48)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Ljubljana

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ljubljana is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 11)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 11 to $ 32)

3% 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 Ljubljana

On average, shopping budget in Ljubljana is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.2/pack
($ 4.9 to $ 5.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 88
($ 42 to $ 126)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 16 to $ 63)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Ljubljana
London → Ljubljana
London → Ljubljana
$ 193
(fair price: $ 141)
Manchester → Ljubljana
Manchester → Ljubljana
Manchester → Ljubljana
$ 240
(fair price: $ 201)
Dublin → Ljubljana
Dublin → Ljubljana
Dublin → Ljubljana
$ 231
(fair price: $ 193)
Edinburgh → Ljubljana
Edinburgh → Ljubljana
Edinburgh → Ljubljana
$ 255
(fair price: $ 221)
Montreal → Ljubljana
Montreal → Ljubljana
Montreal → Ljubljana
$ 864
(fair price: $ 811)
New York City → Ljubljana
New York City → Ljubljana
New York City → Ljubljana
$ 802
(fair price: $ 667)

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About this information on the cost of living in Ljubljana

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

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

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