Salt Lake City travel budget

Salt Lake City: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Salt Lake City

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Salt Lake City for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2416*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 244 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 5478*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 377 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 78 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 8905*

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



Cost of living in Salt Lake City compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Salt Lake City in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Salt Lake City in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Salt Lake City by expense type

Restaurant budget in Salt Lake City

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Salt Lake City is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 45)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 33 to $ 63)

13% 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 $ 15)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 12)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 8.9)

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)

2% 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
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Salt Lake City

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Salt Lake City is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 193/night
($ 57 to $ 805)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 59 to $ 1015)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 317/night
($ 83 to $ 1310)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 438/night
($ 138 to $ 1299)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 633/night
($ 232 to $ 1558)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 191/month
($ 58 to $ 786)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 362/month
($ 64 to $ 1365)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 243/month
($ 63 to $ 999)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 191/month
($ 93 to $ 564)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 215/month
($ 65 to $ 926)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Salt Lake City

On average, the price of supermarket food in Salt Lake City is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4.9)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 5.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 12)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.5)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.4)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Salt Lake City

On average, the price of transport in Salt Lake City is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

6% 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)
$ 2.5
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Salt Lake City

On average, budget for leisure activities in Salt Lake City is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 15)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 8.9 to $ 22)

5% 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 Salt Lake City

On average, shopping budget in Salt Lake City is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.8/pack
($ 7.9 to $ 10)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 67
($ 41 to $ 110)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 31 to $ 65)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Salt Lake City
New York City → Salt Lake City
New York City → Salt Lake City
$ 378
(fair price: $ 297)
London → Salt Lake City
London → Salt Lake City
London → Salt Lake City
$ 1023
(fair price: $ 831)
Los Angeles → Salt Lake City
Los Angeles  → Salt Lake City
Los Angeles  → Salt Lake City
$ 171
(fair price: $ 118)
Chicago → Salt Lake City
Chicago → Salt Lake City
Chicago → Salt Lake City
$ 363
(fair price: $ 267)
Atlanta → Salt Lake City
Atlanta → Salt Lake City
Atlanta → Salt Lake City
$ 467
(fair price: $ 328)
Montreal → Salt Lake City
Montreal → Salt Lake City
Montreal → Salt Lake City
$ 491
(fair price: $ 444)

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About this information on the cost of living in Salt Lake City

The information about the cost of living in Salt Lake City shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Salt Lake City was updated on 11-11-2024.

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