Mobile (Alabama) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mobile (Alabama)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mobile (Alabama) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1875*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 178 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4271*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 278 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 59 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6886*

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



Cost of living in Mobile (Alabama) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mobile (Alabama) in 2024 is 15% 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 Mobile (Alabama) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Mobile (Alabama) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mobile (Alabama)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mobile (Alabama) is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 26)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 24 to $ 45)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 12)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 5.9)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.1/cup
($ 3 to $ 10)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mobile (Alabama)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mobile (Alabama) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 50 to $ 972)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 52 to $ 475)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 234/night
($ 96 to $ 764)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 321/night
($ 128 to $ 882)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 424/night
($ 249 to $ 1028)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 188/month
($ 50 to $ 972)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 274/month
($ 70 to $ 878)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 177/month
($ 56 to $ 867)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 169/month
($ 102 to $ 516)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 174/month
($ 59 to $ 886)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Mobile (Alabama)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mobile (Alabama) is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 5.4)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 6.6)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 3.9)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 16)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 8.7)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Mobile (Alabama)

On average, the price of transport in Mobile (Alabama) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

26% 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 $ 0.8)

17% 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)
$ 6.6
($ 5.2 to $ 7.9)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Mobile (Alabama)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mobile (Alabama) is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 12 to $ 17)

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

52% 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 Mobile (Alabama)

On average, shopping budget in Mobile (Alabama) is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.5/pack
($ 5.9 to $ 12)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 38
($ 15 to $ 50)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 30 to $ 41)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 370
(fair price: $ 324)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 758
(fair price: $ 592)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 689
(fair price: $ 522)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 300
(fair price: $ 248)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 356
(fair price: $ 264)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 559
(fair price: $ 462)



About this information on the cost of living in Mobile (Alabama)

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

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

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