Austin travel budget

Austin: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Austin

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1800*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4132*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 267 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 7375*

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



Cost of living in Austin compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Austin in 2024 is 6% 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 Austin in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Austin by expense type

Restaurant budget in Austin

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Austin is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 30)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 29 to $ 59)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 7.8 to $ 12)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 7.8)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5.8)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.1/cup
($ 3.4 to $ 6.8)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Austin

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Austin is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 82 to $ 82)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 88 to $ 252)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 115 to $ 328)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 348/night
($ 203 to $ 593)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 790/night
($ 626 to $ 974)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 170/month
($ 155 to $ 184)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 176/month
($ 108 to $ 323)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 201/month
($ 100 to $ 431)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 355/month
($ 191 to $ 609)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 187/month
($ 104 to $ 373)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Austin

On average, the price of supermarket food in Austin is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.5/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 18)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 8.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Austin

On average, the price of transport in Austin is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

16% less 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)
$ 3.4
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Austin

On average, budget for leisure activities in Austin is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 17)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 4.8 to $ 20)

38% 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 Austin

On average, shopping budget in Austin is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.7/pack
($ 7.8 to $ 12)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 28 to $ 88)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 54
($ 30 to $ 74)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Austin
New York City → Austin
New York City → Austin
$ 280
(fair price: $ 210)
London → Austin
London → Austin
London → Austin
$ 805
(fair price: $ 665)
Los Angeles → Austin
Los Angeles  → Austin
Los Angeles  → Austin
$ 259
(fair price: $ 170)
Chicago → Austin
Chicago → Austin
Chicago → Austin
$ 319
(fair price: $ 254)
Toronto → Austin
Toronto → Austin
Toronto → Austin
$ 576
(fair price: $ 446)
Atlanta → Austin
Atlanta → Austin
Atlanta → Austin
$ 342
(fair price: $ 239)

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About this information on the cost of living in Austin

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

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

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