Iowa City, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1835 for one person and $4310 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Iowa City is 28% more expensive overall.
Iowa City is 50% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Iowa City is, on average, 57% lower than in New York City.
Iowa City 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 Iowa City's high cost is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs are 11% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 34% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.7 $ |
| Dinner | 47.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.27 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.04 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.66 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.1 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 30.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 86.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.36 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 101 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 155 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 61.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 857 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,389 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,364 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,347 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,919 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,888 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,874 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.53% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,399 $ |