Indianapolis travel budget

Indianapolis: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Indianapolis

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 96 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2006*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 178 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4575*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 245 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 7193*

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



Cost of living in Indianapolis compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Indianapolis in 2024 is 9% 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 Indianapolis in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Indianapolis by expense type

Restaurant budget in Indianapolis

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Indianapolis is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 25/person
($ 12 to $ 35)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 25 to $ 50)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.9 to $ 15)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 7.9)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 7.4)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.8/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 7.9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
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): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Indianapolis

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Indianapolis is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 102 to $ 342)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 53 to $ 512)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 110 to $ 642)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 272/night
($ 149 to $ 616)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 266/night
($ 212 to $ 523)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 158/month
($ 56 to $ 607)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 194/month
($ 63 to $ 738)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 183/month
($ 64 to $ 621)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 184/month
($ 125 to $ 366)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 159/month
($ 57 to $ 480)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Indianapolis

On average, the price of supermarket food in Indianapolis is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.5)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 19)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.4)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1 to $ 5)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Indianapolis

On average, the price of transport in Indianapolis is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

4% less 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)
$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Indianapolis

On average, budget for leisure activities in Indianapolis is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 13)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
($ 33 to $ 33)

50% 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 Indianapolis

On average, shopping budget in Indianapolis is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.9/pack
($ 6.9 to $ 10)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
($ 34 to $ 75)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 12 to $ 49)

2% 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: $ 605)
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 Indianapolis

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

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

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