Bakersfield travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bakersfield

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1996*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 138 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 51 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4334*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 108 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 78 per person
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 5557*

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



Cost of living in Bakersfield compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bakersfield in 2024 is 14% 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 Bakersfield in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bakersfield by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bakersfield

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bakersfield is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 26/person
($ 12 to $ 51)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 28 to $ 38)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 8)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5.1 for 330ml
($ 3 to $ 7)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.7/cup
($ 5 to $ 8)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2 to $ 3)

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

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bakersfield

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bakersfield is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 62 to $ 262)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 55 to $ 236)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 93 to $ 248)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 108 to $ 246)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 75 to $ 456)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 75/month
($ 75 to $ 456)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 139/month
($ 66 to $ 274)

44% 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
$ 131/month
($ 56 to $ 253)

40% 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
$ 136/month
($ 84 to $ 269)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 137/month
($ 59 to $ 342)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Bakersfield

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bakersfield is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4/500g
($ 2.8 to $ 5)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.8)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 21)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 6.6)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.6)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.2
($ 2 to $ 4)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bakersfield

On average, the price of transport in Bakersfield is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

21% 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 $ 2)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

32% 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)
$ 3
($ 3 to $ 8.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Bakersfield

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bakersfield is 100% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 11 to $ 18)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 63/hr
( $ 63)

192% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bakersfield

On average, shopping budget in Bakersfield is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 26 to $ 91)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 31 to $ 56)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1333
(fair price: $ 1169)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1668
(fair price: $ 1388)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 273
(fair price: $ 237)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 311
(fair price: $ 275)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 281
(fair price: $ 185)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 388
(fair price: $ 301)



About this information on the cost of living in Bakersfield

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

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

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