Dallas travel budget

Dallas: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Dallas

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1913*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 133 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4074*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 236 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 79 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 7255*

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



Cost of living in Dallas compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Dallas in 2024 is 6% less 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 Dallas in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Dallas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dallas

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dallas is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 31 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
$ 11/person
($ 9.5 to $ 13)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.7 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 7.6)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.5/cup
($ 3 to $ 7)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2 to $ 4)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dallas

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dallas is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 58 to $ 516)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 53 to $ 299)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 169/night
($ 67 to $ 437)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 304/night
($ 110 to $ 896)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 402/night
($ 188 to $ 1031)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 140/month
($ 58 to $ 516)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 174/month
($ 61 to $ 788)

30% 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
$ 154/month
($ 58 to $ 556)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 190/month
($ 119 to $ 514)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 153/month
($ 58 to $ 559)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Dallas

On average, the price of supermarket food in Dallas is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.5/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 6.2)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 7.7)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 27)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.8)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.6)

19% 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 $ 6.6)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5
($ 1 to $ 3)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Dallas

On average, the price of transport in Dallas is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
($ 2.5 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
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

13% 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
($ 3 to $ 5)

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

Leisure activity budget in Dallas

On average, budget for leisure activities in Dallas is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 19)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 5 to $ 31)

21% 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 Dallas

On average, shopping budget in Dallas is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.9/pack
($ 8.5 to $ 11)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 41 to $ 81)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 41 to $ 76)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Dallas
Sydney → Dallas
Sydney → Dallas
$ 1976
(fair price: $ 1715)
Chicago → Dallas
Chicago → Dallas
Chicago → Dallas
$ 240
(fair price: $ 132)
Los Angeles → Dallas
Los Angeles  → Dallas
Los Angeles  → Dallas
$ 314
(fair price: $ 203)
Atlanta → Dallas
Atlanta → Dallas
Atlanta → Dallas
$ 219
(fair price: $ 122)
London → Dallas
London → Dallas
London → Dallas
$ 1022
(fair price: $ 836)
New York City → Dallas
New York City → Dallas
New York City → Dallas
$ 241
(fair price: $ 172)

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About this information on the cost of living in Dallas

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

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

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