In Midwest, United States, a single person typically needs around $1919 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4568 monthly.
Midwest is 34% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Midwest is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Midwest is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.
Midwest is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of expenses in Midwest is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.
Food costs are 19% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.
Public transport is 35% lower in cost compared to the European benchmark, making it a more economical option.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner | 68.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.53 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.05 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.18 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.17 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.44 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 50 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 99.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.02 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 148 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 229 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 70.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 901 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,493 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,070 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,101 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,674 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,845 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,098 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.62% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,417 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,100 $ |