Tucson travel budget

Tucson: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Tucson

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 79 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1724*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 160 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4113*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 219 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6485*

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



Cost of living in Tucson compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tucson in 2024 is 10% 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 Tucson in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Tucson by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tucson

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tucson is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 41)

8% 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
($ 23 to $ 50)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 14)

3% 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 $ 7)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 5.9)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 7.9)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tucson

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tucson is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 42 to $ 405)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 63 to $ 418)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 189/night
($ 92 to $ 457)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 249/night
($ 116 to $ 532)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 357/night
($ 232 to $ 655)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 171/month
($ 45 to $ 689)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 182/month
($ 78 to $ 441)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 174/month
($ 46 to $ 680)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 241/month
($ 156 to $ 492)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 181/month
($ 53 to $ 741)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Tucson

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tucson is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.5/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4.9)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.7)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 7.7 to $ 20)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.9/kg
($ 2 to $ 8.7)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.5)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Tucson

On average, the price of transport in Tucson is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

19% 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)

4% 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 $ 2.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Tucson

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tucson is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 21)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 10/hr
($ 10 to $ 10)

51% 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 Tucson

On average, shopping budget in Tucson is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 36 to $ 80)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 31 to $ 61)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 375
(fair price: $ 330)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 753
(fair price: $ 592)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 712
(fair price: $ 542)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 302
(fair price: $ 244)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 351
(fair price: $ 256)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 555
(fair price: $ 465)



About this information on the cost of living in Tucson

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

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

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