In Kansas City, United States, a single person typically needs around $2053 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5171 monthly.
Overall living costs in Kansas City are 44% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Kansas City is 17% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Kansas City is, on average, 7% lower than in Columbus.
Kansas City is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for the high cost of living is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities, which greatly impacts overall affordability.
Yes, food costs in Kansas City are 22% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 16% lower than the European benchmark, making it a viable option for many residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner | 65.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.15 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.75 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.51 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 55.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 82.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.3 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.19 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 116 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 179 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 54.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,058 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,411 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,368 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,398 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,323 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.60% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 113 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ |
| Haircut | 13.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 452 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,939 $ |