Seattle travel budget

Seattle: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Seattle

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Seattle for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 108 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2432*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 206 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5314*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 299 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 95 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 8555*

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



Cost of living in Seattle compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Seattle in 2024 is 20% 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 Seattle in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Seattle by expense type

Restaurant budget in Seattle

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Seattle is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 35)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 50/person
($ 30 to $ 74)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.9 for 500ml
($ 5.9 to $ 10)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 7.4)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.6/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 7.9)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.1/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Seattle

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Seattle is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 82 to $ 377)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 63 to $ 547)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 258/night
($ 70 to $ 941)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 341/night
($ 151 to $ 748)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 348/night
($ 109 to $ 827)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 203/month
($ 84 to $ 439)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 252/month
($ 69 to $ 958)

7% 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
$ 211/month
($ 68 to $ 825)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 187/month
($ 69 to $ 483)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 199/month
($ 72 to $ 542)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Seattle

On average, the price of supermarket food in Seattle is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 7.6)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 10)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 6.8)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 23)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 6.5)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 8.6)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.3)

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
($ 0.9 to $ 3.9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Seattle

On average, the price of transport in Seattle is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.7/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 3.5)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

34% 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)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Seattle

On average, budget for leisure activities in Seattle is 53% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 21)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 42/hr
($ 41 to $ 45)

99% 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 Seattle

On average, shopping budget in Seattle is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 10 to $ 15)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 65
($ 41 to $ 100)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 57
($ 35 to $ 74)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Seattle
New York City → Seattle
New York City → Seattle
$ 353
(fair price: $ 299)
Manchester → Seattle
Manchester → Seattle
Manchester → Seattle
$ 749
(fair price: $ 656)
Atlanta → Seattle
Atlanta → Seattle
Atlanta → Seattle
$ 394
(fair price: $ 289)
London → Seattle
London → Seattle
London → Seattle
$ 735
(fair price: $ 614)
Toronto → Seattle
Toronto → Seattle
Toronto → Seattle
$ 502
(fair price: $ 404)
Los Angeles → Seattle
Los Angeles  → Seattle
Los Angeles  → Seattle
$ 233
(fair price: $ 169)

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About this information on the cost of living in Seattle

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

The information about the cost of living in Seattle was updated on 11-11-2024.

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