Phoenix (Arizona) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Phoenix (Arizona)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Phoenix (Arizona) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 111 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2360*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 199 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4838*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 290 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 78 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 7617*

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



Cost of living in Phoenix (Arizona) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Phoenix (Arizona) in 2024 is 4% 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 Phoenix (Arizona) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Phoenix (Arizona) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Phoenix (Arizona)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Phoenix (Arizona) is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 15 to $ 32)

0% 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
($ 26 to $ 55)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 13)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 6.9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6.9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 7.8)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2 to $ 4.4)

5% 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 $ 3)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Phoenix (Arizona)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Phoenix (Arizona) is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 190/night
($ 62 to $ 737)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 55 to $ 827)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 93 to $ 776)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 348/night
($ 118 to $ 941)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 636/night
($ 352 to $ 1458)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 190/month
($ 62 to $ 737)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 246/month
($ 61 to $ 1243)

5% 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
$ 185/month
($ 60 to $ 547)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 191/month
($ 62 to $ 737)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 184/month
($ 64 to $ 566)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Phoenix (Arizona)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Phoenix (Arizona) is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.7/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 6.5)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.9)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.4/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 16)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 8.6)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.5)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.4)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Phoenix (Arizona)

On average, the price of transport in Phoenix (Arizona) is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2 to $ 3.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

3% more 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)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Phoenix (Arizona)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Phoenix (Arizona) is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 16)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 7.8 to $ 15)

8% 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 Phoenix (Arizona)

On average, shopping budget in Phoenix (Arizona) is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 7.8 to $ 12)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 21 to $ 80)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 23 to $ 55)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → Phoenix (Arizona)
Toronto → Phoenix (Arizona)
Toronto → Phoenix (Arizona)
$ 430
(fair price: $ 327)
Atlanta → Phoenix (Arizona)
Atlanta → Phoenix (Arizona)
Atlanta → Phoenix (Arizona)
$ 313
(fair price: $ 212)
Vancouver → Phoenix (Arizona)
Vancouver → Phoenix (Arizona)
Vancouver → Phoenix (Arizona)
$ 367
(fair price: $ 256)
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)
$ 338
(fair price: $ 267)
Chicago → Phoenix (Arizona)
Chicago → Phoenix (Arizona)
Chicago → Phoenix (Arizona)
$ 247
(fair price: $ 178)
London → Phoenix (Arizona)
London → Phoenix (Arizona)
London → Phoenix (Arizona)
$ 947
(fair price: $ 784)

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About this information on the cost of living in Phoenix (Arizona)

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

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

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