In Muncie, United States, a family of four typically needs around $3341 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1448 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Muncie is 1% more expensive overall.
Muncie is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Muncie is, on average, 70% lower than in New York City.
Muncie 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 cost of living in Muncie is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which are notably higher than in many other areas. This can make it difficult for those on a tighter budget.
Food prices in Muncie are about 1% higher than the European benchmark, making them relatively manageable. Overall, residents may find grocery costs to be reasonable.
Public transport in Muncie is significantly more affordable, being 57% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it an attractive option for residents looking to save on travel costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.9 $ |
| Dinner | 52.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.67 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.82 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 17.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 111 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.16 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 83 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 57.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 598 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 701 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 890 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,104 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,96 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,845 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,249 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.63% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 15.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,577 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,305 $ |