Travel budget and cost of living in Lancaster (England) how much does a trip cost?

Lancaster travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Lancaster

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

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

Cost of living in Lancaster compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Lancaster in 2024 is 4% 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 Lancaster in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Lancaster by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lancaster

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 34)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 54/person
($ 41 to $ 61)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 16)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 16)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 4.7)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3.3/can
($ 2 to $ 4)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lancaster

1-star hotel

$ 127/night
($ 35 to $ 562)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 141/night
($ 34 to $ 882)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 41 to $ 797)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

4-star hotel

$ 158/night
($ 68 to $ 371)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 173/night
($ 74 to $ 493)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 143/month
($ 72 to $ 471)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 276/month
($ 76 to $ 1051)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 157/month
($ 53 to $ 337)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Cottage or guest house

$ 118/month
($ 45 to $ 316)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Family room

$ 211/month
($ 63 to $ 921)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Lancaster

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6.6)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 4)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.1/kg
($ 4 to $ 9.2)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.6)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.6)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lancaster

Bus ticket

$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 4)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.4
($ 2.9 to $ 4.2)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Lancaster

Cinema

$ 8.2/ticket
($ 6.6 to $ 21)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 6.6/hr
( $ 6.6)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lancaster

Cigarettes

$ 19/pack
($ 17 to $ 27)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 86
($ 27 to $ 133)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 43
($ 27 to $ 67)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → London

$ 600
(fair price: $ 525)

Sydney → London

$ 1358
(fair price: $ 1110)

Melbourne → London

$ 1355
(fair price: $ 1118)

Los Angeles → London

$ 832
(fair price: $ 677)

Toronto → London

$ 709
(fair price: $ 639)

Vancouver → London

$ 923
(fair price: $ 777)