Albany travel budget

Albany: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Albany

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 677*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 1967*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 3552*

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



Cost of living in Albany compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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




Local prices in Albany by expense type

Restaurant budget in Albany

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Albany is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 14 to $ 36)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 26 to $ 76)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9 to $ 16)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 11)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.2/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 12)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Supermarket food budget in Albany

On average, the price of supermarket food in Albany is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.2/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 8)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 8.9)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.3/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 7)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 21)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.6/kg
($ 4 to $ 6.6)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.6)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Albany

On average, the price of transport in Albany is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

2% 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)
$ 3
($ 3 to $ 11)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Albany

On average, budget for leisure activities in Albany is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 21)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
( $ 23)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Albany

On average, shopping budget in Albany is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 12 to $ 16)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 55
($ 31 to $ 122)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 36 to $ 61)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 378
(fair price: $ 331)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 774
(fair price: $ 604)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 704
(fair price: $ 533)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 306
(fair price: $ 253)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 364
(fair price: $ 270)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 571
(fair price: $ 472)



About this information on the cost of living in Albany

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

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

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