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Anchorage travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Anchorage

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

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

Cost of living in Anchorage compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Anchorage in 2024 is 16% 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 Anchorage in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Anchorage by expense type

Restaurant budget in Anchorage

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 16 to $ 26)

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

3 course dinner

$ 45/person
($ 36 to $ 72)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 7.6 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 9.2)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5/cup
($ 4 to $ 6)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 2.6/can
($ 2 to $ 3.6)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Anchorage

1-star hotel

$ 294/night
($ 87 to $ 661)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182

2-star hotel

$ 235/night
($ 85 to $ 534)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 327/night
($ 133 to $ 610)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

4-star hotel

$ 352/night
($ 244 to $ 528)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 294/night
($ 87 to $ 661)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 300/month
($ 87 to $ 661)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 277/month
($ 106 to $ 526)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 346/month
($ 201 to $ 578)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Cottage or guest house

$ 235/month
($ 128 to $ 411)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 301/month
($ 110 to $ 627)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Anchorage

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.2/500g
($ 3.1 to $ 5.1)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 4.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.6)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 6.7 to $ 36)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 7.4/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 11)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 7.3/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 8.9)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.7
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Anchorage

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.8
($ 2.8 to $ 5)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Anchorage

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 42/hr
($ 42 to $ 42)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Anchorage

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 13)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 46
($ 23 to $ 62)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 46 to $ 46)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Anchorage

$ 530
(fair price: $ 407)

New York City → Anchorage

$ 633
(fair price: $ 537)

London → Anchorage

$ 1130
(fair price: $ 969)

Chicago → Anchorage

$ 547
(fair price: $ 464)

Montreal → Anchorage

$ 691
(fair price: $ 618)

Vancouver → Anchorage

$ 578
(fair price: $ 480)

Sydney → New York City

$ 1340
(fair price: $ 1175)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1677
(fair price: $ 1395)

Toronto → New York City

$ 274
(fair price: $ 239)

Montreal → New York City

$ 312
(fair price: $ 277)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 282
(fair price: $ 186)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 390
(fair price: $ 302)

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