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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 166 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3003*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 262 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 5623*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 353 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 8431*

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



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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Salem (Oregon) is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 26 to $ 63)

1% 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
($ 10 to $ 12)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 12)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 3 to $ 7.5)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.5)

7% more 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 $ 2.9)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Salem (Oregon)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Salem (Oregon) is 43% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 287/night
($ 109 to $ 843)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 226/night
($ 105 to $ 821)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 298/night
($ 125 to $ 944)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 408/night
($ 156 to $ 917)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 525/night
($ 242 to $ 1181)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 299/month
($ 127 to $ 830)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 317/month
($ 119 to $ 1105)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 309/month
($ 120 to $ 1136)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 289/month
($ 144 to $ 706)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 324/month
($ 109 to $ 915)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Salem (Oregon)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Salem (Oregon) is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 6.6)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 12)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 6.5)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 19)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.5)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 14)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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

Public and private transport budget in Salem (Oregon)

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

34% 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)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

13% more 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)
$ 5.5
($ 1 to $ 10)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Salem (Oregon)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Salem (Oregon) is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 23)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 29/hr
($ 15 to $ 40)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

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

On average, shopping budget in Salem (Oregon) is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 14)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 31 to $ 91)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
($ 26 to $ 61)

12% less 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 Salem (Oregon)

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

The information about the cost of living in Salem (Oregon) was updated on 01-11-2024.

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