Chico travel budget

Chico: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Chico

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 922*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2219*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 3805*

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



Cost of living in Chico compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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




Local prices in Chico by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chico

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Chico is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 42)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 26 to $ 66)

20% 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)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 13)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 7)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 4 to $ 8)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.3 to $ 5)

29% 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)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Supermarket food budget in Chico

On average, the price of supermarket food in Chico is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.3/500g
($ 3.3 to $ 7.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.9/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 4.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 7)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.9/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 23)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.8)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 12)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Chico

On average, the price of transport in Chico is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
( $ 3)

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)
$ 2.6/km
($ 2.6 to $ 2.8)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

26% 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)
$ 3.9
($ 3.9 to $ 4.1)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Chico

On average, budget for leisure activities in Chico is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 16/hr
( $ 16)

27% 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 Chico

On average, shopping budget in Chico is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8/pack
($ 8 to $ 16)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 46 to $ 76)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 32
($ 16 to $ 102)

30% 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
$ 1338
(fair price: $ 1173)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1674
(fair price: $ 1393)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 274
(fair price: $ 238)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 312
(fair price: $ 276)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 282
(fair price: $ 186)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 390
(fair price: $ 302)



About this information on the cost of living in Chico

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

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

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