Santa Fe (New Mexico) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Santa Fe (New Mexico)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Santa Fe (New Mexico) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2009*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 192 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4800*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 272 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 7784*

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



Cost of living in Santa Fe (New Mexico) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santa Fe (New Mexico) in 2024 is 9% 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 Santa Fe (New Mexico) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Santa Fe (New Mexico) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santa Fe (New Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 42)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 34 to $ 62)

18% 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 to $ 14)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6 for 500ml
($ 4.6 to $ 7)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 7)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.8/cup
($ 4 to $ 7.6)

6% less 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 $ 5)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1 to $ 5)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Santa Fe (New Mexico) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 94 to $ 1279)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 67 to $ 281)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 241/night
($ 101 to $ 417)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 304/night
($ 135 to $ 883)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 670/night
($ 443 to $ 1305)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 94/month
($ 94 to $ 1279)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 261/month
($ 112 to $ 777)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 279/month
($ 81 to $ 1245)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 257/month
($ 116 to $ 825)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 265/month
($ 71 to $ 1203)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santa Fe (New Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 6.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 7)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.3/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 27)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 12)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 0.8 to $ 5)

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

Public and private transport budget in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

On average, the price of transport in Santa Fe (New Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

11% 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 $ 3.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santa Fe (New Mexico) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 22)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
( $ 22)

4% 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 Santa Fe (New Mexico)

On average, shopping budget in Santa Fe (New Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.6/pack
($ 8.6 to $ 12)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 49
($ 26 to $ 76)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 26
($ 26 to $ 62)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 382
(fair price: $ 330)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 797
(fair price: $ 624)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 709
(fair price: $ 531)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 312
(fair price: $ 258)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 371
(fair price: $ 274)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 583
(fair price: $ 484)



About this information on the cost of living in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

The information about the cost of living in Santa Fe (New Mexico) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Santa Fe (New Mexico) was updated on 22-09-2024.

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