Fort Dodge, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1805 for one person and $4648 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Fort Dodge are 26% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Fort Dodge is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Fort Dodge is, on average, 61% lower than in New York City.
Fort Dodge is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of high costs in Fort Dodge is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food costs are 26% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 33% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 8 $ |
| Dinner | 80.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.98 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 42.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 101 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.49 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 102 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 155 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 67.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 813 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,490 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 944 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,001 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,364 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,18 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,163 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,559 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,388 $ |