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Ever want to pack up and escape on a solo escapade like Amanda and Iris did in “The Holiday”? Well, with inflation, it’ll cost you an arm and a leg in 2024.

Here’s a comparison of how much money Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet) spent in the 2006 classic holiday movie versus what it would cost now.

In the film, Diaz’s and Winslet’s characters temporarily switch lives. Amanda needs a break from the hustle and bustle of her busy Los Angeles life, and Iris just got dumped. Finding herself depressed and unlucky in love, Iris swaps her English countryside cottage for Amanda’s Hollywood mansion, and both women find love with locals in their new destination.


  Diaz as Amanda in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Diaz as Amanda in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

  Kate Winslet as Iris in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Kate Winslet as Iris in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Diaz’s character spent significantly more than Winslet’s on her two-week holiday overseas, primarily due to her over-the-top spending habits, according to the experts at JeffBet.com who analyzed both women’s vacations.

The workaholic Amanda spent a whopping $8,432.93 while away for 14 days, including indulging in a last-minute first-class ticket from LAX to Heathrow Airport that cost $8,158.16.

According to the breakdown, she dropped $72.38 on getting to and from the airport by limousine and another $58.69 to fill up gas in Iris’ Mini Cooper.


  Amanda’s Los Angeles mansion. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Amanda’s Los Angeles mansion. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

  Iris’ cottage in Surrey, England. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Iris’ cottage in Surrey, England. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Amanda also stress shops while regretting her decision to swap out sunny LA for a freezing winter across the pond.

JeffBet.com estimates that her overall spending now on two bottles of wine, chocolates, bread, cheese, etc., would be $101.06, plus the $13.88 she spent on purchases later in the film when she takes a bottle and goodies like chocolates to Iris’ brother, Graham (Jude Law), only to discover he has two young daughters with his deceased wife.


  Law and Diaz in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Law and Diaz in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

  Winslet and Jack Black in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Winslet and Jack Black in “The Holiday.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

While Amanda treated herself to an over $8,000 holiday, Iris kept it cheap and affordable by spending only $1,219.69, per JeffBet.com.

The majority of her money was spent on her economy plane ticket, which cost her $819.58 in 2006. Her cab ride to Amanda’s mansion was $132.20, and she spent an estimated $37.37 on gas.

Iris also spent around $47.08 on dinner with her elderly neighbor Arthur (Eli Wallach) and footed the bill during her sushi meal with Miles (Jack Black), which was around $96.


  Winslet. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Winslet. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

  Diaz. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Diaz. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

  Law and Diaz. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Law and Diaz. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

During a Hanukkah party that Iris hosted for Arthur and his pals, she likely bought a traditional beef brisket to go along with the Manischewitz she purchased for the home-cooked feast. In 2006, the brisket was estimated to be $7.46 versus $13.42 for the Manischewitz.

With inflation, Amanda’s English getaway would cost her a whopping $12,774, while Iris’ Southern California holiday would likely be $1,851.28.


  Amanda’s trip breakdown. JeffBet.com Amanda’s trip breakdown. JeffBet.com

  Iris’ spending chart. JeffBet.com Iris’ spending chart. JeffBet.com

A spokesperson for JeffBet.com told The Post, “In ‘The Holiday,’ both Amanda and Iris spend quite a lot in order to arrive at their respective destinations and far away from the men causing them heartache. Analyzing the numbers shows Cameron Diaz’s character has a taste for the finer things in life when we look at how she chooses to fly and her shop purchases. 

“In contrast, Kate Winslet’s Iris seems more conservative with how she spends money on herself — flying economy rather than business or first class, for example. But she doesn’t seem to mind spending her cash on others, like buying the first-edition book for Jasper or paying for Miles’ sushi as he rushes off to see Maggie.” 

“The Holiday” was released on Nov. 29, 2006, and featured a slew of stars, including Diaz, Winslet, Law, Black, Rufus Sewell (Jasper), Edward Burns (Ethan), John Krasinski (Ben) and Kathryn Hahn (Bristol).

The rom-com became an instant classic, collecting a total worldwide box office of $205,891,960, that the cast continues to be asked about today — including Law, who recently dropped a bombshell about the festive film.

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