Virginia Beach travel budget

Virginia Beach: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Virginia Beach

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 102 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2114*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 187 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4536*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 192 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 76 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6159*

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



Cost of living in Virginia Beach compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Virginia Beach by expense type

Restaurant budget in Virginia Beach

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Virginia Beach is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 47)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 26 to $ 50)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.6 to $ 15)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 21)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.5/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 10)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Virginia Beach

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Virginia Beach is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 72 to $ 475)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 60 to $ 617)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 209/night
($ 104 to $ 467)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 112 to $ 583)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 58 to $ 492)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 146/month
($ 58 to $ 492)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 219/month
($ 74 to $ 918)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 195/month
($ 68 to $ 612)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 247/month
($ 168 to $ 500)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 192/month
($ 66 to $ 713)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Virginia Beach

On average, the price of supermarket food in Virginia Beach is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 4.4)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 10)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 5.4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.6/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 18)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.2)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 2.2 to $ 2.3)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Virginia Beach

On average, the price of transport in Virginia Beach is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

21% 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
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

10% less 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)
$ 4.5
($ 3.3 to $ 5.8)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Virginia Beach

On average, budget for leisure activities in Virginia Beach is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 15)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 35/hr
($ 15 to $ 50)

65% 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 Virginia Beach

On average, shopping budget in Virginia Beach is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.8/pack
($ 7.3 to $ 9.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 30 to $ 98)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 38 to $ 47)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 369
(fair price: $ 323)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 755
(fair price: $ 590)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 687
(fair price: $ 520)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 299
(fair price: $ 247)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 355
(fair price: $ 263)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 557
(fair price: $ 460)



About this information on the cost of living in Virginia Beach

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

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

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