Hobart travel budget

Hobart: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Hobart

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 78 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1918* (2814 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 118 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3984* (5838 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 142 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 83 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 33 per person

Total budget:

$ 6306* (9240 $)

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



Cost of living in Hobart compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Hobart in 2024 is 9% 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 Hobart in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Hobart by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hobart

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hobart is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 11 to $ 28)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 32 to $ 52)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.3/person
($ 8.7 to $ 11)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.7 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 9.3)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 7.6 for 330ml
($ 4.7 to $ 13)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 2 to $ 4)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hobart

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hobart is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 58 to $ 279)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 51 to $ 269)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 55 to $ 292)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 79 to $ 372)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 198/night
($ 114 to $ 367)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 105/month
($ 52 to $ 237)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 157/month
($ 64 to $ 420)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 145/month
($ 59 to $ 320)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 153/month
($ 68 to $ 366)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 205/month
($ 94 to $ 644)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Hobart

On average, the price of supermarket food in Hobart is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 8)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.9/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 13)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 8)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

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

Public and private transport budget in Hobart

On average, the price of transport in Hobart is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 4)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2/km
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

27% 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)
$ 4.3
($ 3.3 to $ 5.3)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 118)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Hobart

On average, budget for leisure activities in Hobart is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 6.7 to $ 14)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hobart

On average, shopping budget in Hobart is 86% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 32/pack
($ 23 to $ 34)

203% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 68
($ 42 to $ 102)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 56
($ 28 to $ 82)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1410
(fair price: $ 1113)
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 132
(fair price: $ 109)
Sydney → Melbourne
Sydney → Melbourne
Sydney → Melbourne
$ 132
(fair price: $ 111)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 144
(fair price: $ 128)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 193
(fair price: $ 165)
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
$ 1700
(fair price: $ 1421)



About this information on the cost of living in Hobart

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

The information about the cost of living in Hobart was updated on 21-09-2024.

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