In Muscatine, United States, a single person typically needs around $1773 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4242 monthly.
Muscatine is 24% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Muscatine is 9% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Muscatine is, on average, 24% lower than in Columbus.
Muscatine 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 high cost of living in Muscatine is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.
Food prices in Muscatine are 19% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.
Public transport in Muscatine is 45% lower than the European benchmark, making it an economical option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner | 62 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.79 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.52 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.44 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.68 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.65 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.58 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 33.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 86.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.48 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 106 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 164 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 63.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 792 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,448 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,992 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,97 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,807 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,993 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.47% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 963 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,677 $ |