Louisville (Kentucky) travel budget

Louisville (Kentucky): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Louisville (Kentucky)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Louisville (Kentucky) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2013*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 159 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4146*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 195 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6218*

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



Cost of living in Louisville (Kentucky) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Louisville (Kentucky) in 2024 is 14% 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 Louisville (Kentucky) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Louisville (Kentucky) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Louisville (Kentucky)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Louisville (Kentucky) is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 26)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 31 to $ 51)

9% 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
($ 9 to $ 11)

7% 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 $ 7)

14% 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
($ 2.4 to $ 5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 7)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

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

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Louisville (Kentucky)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Louisville (Kentucky) is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 62 to $ 326)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 59 to $ 410)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 85 to $ 451)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 215/night
($ 120 to $ 455)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 174/night
($ 123 to $ 307)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 136/month
($ 62 to $ 326)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 196/month
($ 68 to $ 662)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 159/month
($ 69 to $ 469)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 197/month
($ 118 to $ 404)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 161/month
($ 64 to $ 547)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Louisville (Kentucky)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Louisville (Kentucky) is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.6/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 8.8)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 20)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 7.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 11)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

1% 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 $ 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 Louisville (Kentucky)

On average, the price of transport in Louisville (Kentucky) is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

7% 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)
$ 2.7
($ 2.7 to $ 5)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Louisville (Kentucky)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Louisville (Kentucky) is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 15)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 10/hr
($ 10 to $ 10)

51% 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 Louisville (Kentucky)

On average, shopping budget in Louisville (Kentucky) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9/pack
($ 7 to $ 9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 26 to $ 76)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 26 to $ 76)

5% 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.
$ 377
(fair price: $ 331)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 757
(fair price: $ 595)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 715
(fair price: $ 545)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 303
(fair price: $ 246)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 353
(fair price: $ 257)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 557
(fair price: $ 467)



About this information on the cost of living in Louisville (Kentucky)

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

The information about the cost of living in Louisville (Kentucky) was updated on 11-11-2024.

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