In Akron, United States, a single person typically needs around $1774 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3893 monthly.
Akron is 24% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Akron is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Akron is, on average, 62% lower than in New York City.
Akron is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of Akron's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food costs in Akron are 15% higher compared to the European benchmark.
Public transport in Akron is 4% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 19.3 $ |
| Dinner | 51.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.29 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.17 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.46 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.26 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 50.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 117 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.01 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 118 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 181 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 74.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 770 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,239 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 988 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,486 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,25 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,896 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.34% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 453 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,599 $ |