Kalamazoo, United States is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1558 for one person and $4187 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Kalamazoo are 9% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Kalamazoo is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Kalamazoo is, on average, 67% lower than in New York City.
Kalamazoo 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 reason for the higher costs in Kalamazoo is the increased rent and utilities, which contribute significantly to living expenses.
Food costs in Kalamazoo are 4% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive for residents.
Public transport in Kalamazoo is 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for many residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.9 $ |
| Dinner | 52.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.98 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.99 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 60.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 121 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.36 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 80 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 54.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 650 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,669 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,089 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,153 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,356 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.42% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.43 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 666 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,042 $ |