Corpus Christi travel budget

Corpus Christi: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Corpus Christi

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1902*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 3998*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 197 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 6003*

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



Cost of living in Corpus Christi compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Corpus Christi in 2025 is 12% 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 Corpus Christi in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Corpus Christi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Corpus Christi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Corpus Christi is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 10 to $ 41)

30% 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
($ 25 to $ 65)

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
($ 7.9 to $ 12)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 7.4)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 6)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.3/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 6.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Corpus Christi

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Corpus Christi is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 123 to $ 416)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 133/night
($ 51 to $ 766)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 190/night
($ 90 to $ 744)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 205/night
($ 151 to $ 516)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 301
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 124 to $ 1006)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 466
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 140/month
($ 53 to $ 937)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 209/month
($ 71 to $ 944)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 158/month
($ 56 to $ 854)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 140/month
($ 53 to $ 937)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 156/month
($ 58 to $ 890)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Corpus Christi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Corpus Christi is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 4.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 4.9)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 16)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 8.8)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.5)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1 to $ 3)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Corpus Christi

On average, the price of transport in Corpus Christi is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 4.3)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 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)
$ 3.5
($ 2.5 to $ 7.9)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Corpus Christi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Corpus Christi is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 18)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
( $ 25)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Corpus Christi

On average, shopping budget in Corpus Christi is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.9/pack
($ 7.7 to $ 13)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
($ 25 to $ 85)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 25 to $ 75)

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

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 380
(fair price: $ 332)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 727
(fair price: $ 564)
Manchester → Washington D. C.
Manchester → Washington D. C.
Manchester → Washington D. C.
$ 612
(fair price: $ 528)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 305
(fair price: $ 246)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 554
(fair price: $ 462)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 350
(fair price: $ 255)



About this information on the cost of living in Corpus Christi

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

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

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