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Salem (Oregon) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Salem (Oregon)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Salem (Oregon) for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Salem (Oregon) compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Salem (Oregon) in 2024 is 6% higher 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 Salem (Oregon) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Salem (Oregon) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Salem (Oregon)

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 17)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 37/person
($ 26 to $ 63)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 12)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 11)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 5.9)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 3 to $ 7.4)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.6/can
($ 2 to $ 3.5)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Salem (Oregon)

1-star hotel

$ 280/night
($ 106 to $ 822)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 221/night
($ 103 to $ 801)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 291/night
($ 122 to $ 921)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 398/night
($ 152 to $ 895)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 512/night
($ 236 to $ 1152)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 292/month
($ 124 to $ 809)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 310/month
($ 117 to $ 1078)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 301/month
($ 118 to $ 1108)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 282/month
($ 141 to $ 689)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 316/month
($ 106 to $ 893)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Salem (Oregon)

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 11)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 6.4)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 10/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 18)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.4)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 13)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.3)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Salem (Oregon)

Bus ticket

$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.4
($ 0.9 to $ 10)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Salem (Oregon)

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 23)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 28/hr
($ 15 to $ 40)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Salem (Oregon)

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 14)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 51
($ 30 to $ 89)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 26 to $ 60)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.

$ 369
(fair price: $ 323)

Edinburgh → Washington D. C.

$ 756
(fair price: $ 590)

London → Washington D. C.

$ 687
(fair price: $ 520)

Toronto → Washington D. C.

$ 299
(fair price: $ 247)

Los Angeles → Washington D. C.

$ 355
(fair price: $ 263)

Dublin → Washington D. C.

$ 557
(fair price: $ 460)