Denver travel budget

Denver: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Denver

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 114 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2517*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 189 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 4977*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 265 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 82 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 7779*

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



Cost of living in Denver compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Denver in 2024 is 15% 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 Denver in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Denver by expense type

Restaurant budget in Denver

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Denver is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 31)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 26 to $ 61)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 9.1)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.6/cup
($ 4 to $ 8)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.5 to $ 4.5)

13% 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 $ 4)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Denver

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Denver is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 66 to $ 922)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 68 to $ 956)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 87 to $ 672)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 312/night
($ 131 to $ 770)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 509/night
($ 351 to $ 1002)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 203/month
($ 102 to $ 662)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 222/month
($ 74 to $ 929)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 185/month
($ 75 to $ 585)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 263/month
($ 118 to $ 777)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 195/month
($ 73 to $ 663)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Denver

On average, the price of supermarket food in Denver is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.9/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 6)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 21)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 5.6/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 8.8)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 12)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.5)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 1 to $ 3.5)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Denver

On average, the price of transport in Denver is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 5)

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)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

6% less 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)
$ 3.5
($ 3.5 to $ 5)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Denver

On average, budget for leisure activities in Denver is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 43/hr
($ 15 to $ 41)

96% 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 Denver

On average, shopping budget in Denver is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 9.1 to $ 12)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 31 to $ 91)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 40 to $ 81)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Denver
New York City → Denver
New York City → Denver
$ 309
(fair price: $ 245)
Atlanta → Denver
Atlanta → Denver
Atlanta → Denver
$ 237
(fair price: $ 159)
Chicago → Denver
Chicago → Denver
Chicago → Denver
$ 245
(fair price: $ 145)
Los Angeles → Denver
Los Angeles  → Denver
Los Angeles  → Denver
$ 277
(fair price: $ 170)
London → Denver
London → Denver
London → Denver
$ 808
(fair price: $ 699)
Montreal → Denver
Montreal → Denver
Montreal → Denver
$ 663
(fair price: $ 595)

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About this information on the cost of living in Denver

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

The information about the cost of living in Denver was updated on 22-09-2024.

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