Fort Collins, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2177 for one person and $5336 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Fort Collins are 52% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Fort Collins is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Fort Collins is, on average, 47% lower than in New York City.
Fort Collins is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for the high cost of living in Fort Collins is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This factor greatly influences overall monthly costs.
Yes, food costs in Fort Collins are 21% higher than the European benchmark. This contributes to the overall expense of living in the city.
Public transport in Fort Collins is 35% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more budget-friendly option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 17.5 $ |
| Dinner | 64.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.99 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.74 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.23 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 29.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 151 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.08 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.24 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 101 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 153 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 70.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,133 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,162 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,507 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,585 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,418 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,026 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,887 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ |
| Haircut | 20.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,652 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,474 $ |