In Indianapolis, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5233 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2187 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Indianapolis is 53% more expensive overall.
Indianapolis is 39% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Indianapolis is, on average, 50% lower than in New York City.
Indianapolis tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of Indianapolis's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Food costs in Indianapolis are 29% higher than the European benchmark, making dining out and grocery shopping more costly.
Public transport in Indianapolis is 66% higher than the European benchmark, which may deter some residents from using it regularly.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 25.2 $ |
| Dinner | 75.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.37 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.07 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.76 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 59.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.35 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 140 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 218 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 69.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,013 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,686 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,457 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,390 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,98 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,549 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,97 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,865 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,094 $ |