Cost of living in Topeka

In Topeka, United States, a single person typically needs around $1577 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4180 monthly.

How expensive is Topeka compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Topeka is 10% more expensive overall.

How does Topeka compare to your city?

Topeka is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Topeka is, on average, 66% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Topeka?

Who is Topeka a good fit for?

Topeka 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.

FAQ

Why is Topeka so expensive?

The primary driver of Topeka's cost is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Topeka?

Food costs are 7% higher than the European benchmark, making it somewhat pricier.

Is public transport affordable in Topeka?

Public transport is 29% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1577 $
Without Rent
684 $
Rent & Utilities
893 $
Food
510 $
Transport
53 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3372 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
127.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.6 $
Dinner 52.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.01 $
Capuccino 3.48 $
Coke, 330ml 2.12 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.89 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.35 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.13 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.16 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.79 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.48 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.06 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.85 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.2 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.75 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.48 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.66 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.44 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.56 $
Cigarette pack 8.99 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 4.5 $
Monthly Pass 49.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.77 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 82 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.36 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.21 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.68 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 64 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 99 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 775 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,792 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 692 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,870 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,061 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,315 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,372 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.00%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 65.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.5 $
Haircut 13.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 72 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 22.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 441 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,683 $

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Cayman Islands
Topeka vs George Town (George Town is 131% more expensive)
Bahamas
Topeka vs Nassau (Nassau is 75% more expensive) Topeka vs Freeport (Freeport is 39% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Topeka vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 49% more expensive) Topeka vs Luganville (Luganville is 94% more expensive)
United States
Topeka vs New York City (New York City is 157% more expensive) Topeka vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 102% more expensive) Topeka vs Chicago (Chicago is 69% more expensive) Topeka vs Houston (Houston is 43% more expensive) Topeka vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 50% more expensive) Topeka vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 61% more expensive) Topeka vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 39% more expensive) Topeka vs San Diego (San Diego is 112% more expensive) Topeka vs Dallas (Dallas is 62% more expensive) Topeka vs San Jose (San Jose is 133% more expensive)
Canada
Topeka vs Toronto (Toronto is 63% more expensive) Topeka vs Montreal (Montreal is 24% more expensive) Topeka vs Calgary (Calgary is 36% more expensive) Topeka vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 42% more expensive) Topeka vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 13% more expensive) Topeka vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 11% more expensive) Topeka vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 57% more expensive) Topeka vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 68% more expensive) Topeka vs Brampton (Brampton is 35% more expensive) Topeka vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 37% more expensive)
Barbados
Topeka vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 14% less expensive) Topeka vs Holetown (Holetown is 12% less expensive)
Panama
Topeka vs Panama City (Panama City is 12% less expensive) Topeka vs Colon (Colon is 25% less expensive) Topeka vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 22% less expensive) Topeka vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 33% less expensive) Topeka vs David (David is 47% less expensive) Topeka vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 40% less expensive) Topeka vs Balboa (Balboa is 21% less expensive) Topeka vs Pacora (Pacora is 21% less expensive) Topeka vs Chitre (Chitre is 31% less expensive) Topeka vs Penonome (Penonome is 30% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Topeka vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 21% less expensive) Topeka vs Cayon (Cayon is 21% less expensive)
Cuba
Topeka vs Havana (Havana is 35% less expensive) Topeka vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 10% less expensive) Topeka vs Holguin (Holguin is 19% less expensive) Topeka vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 3% less expensive) Topeka vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 33% less expensive) Topeka vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 26% less expensive) Topeka vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 1% less expensive) Topeka vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 1% less expensive) Topeka vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 31% less expensive) Topeka vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 44% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Topeka vs San Jose (San Jose is 21% less expensive) Topeka vs Limon (Limon is 24% less expensive) Topeka vs Liberia (Liberia is 43% less expensive) Topeka vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 22% less expensive) Topeka vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 19% less expensive) Topeka vs Cartago (Cartago is 39% less expensive) Topeka vs Heredia (Heredia is 21% less expensive) Topeka vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 7% more expensive) Topeka vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 17% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Topeka vs Castries (Castries is 27% less expensive) Topeka vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 24% less expensive)
Jamaica
Topeka vs Kingston (Kingston is 16% less expensive) Topeka vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 50% less expensive) Topeka vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 35% less expensive) Topeka vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 26% less expensive) Topeka vs May Pen (May Pen is 48% less expensive) Topeka vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 38% less expensive) Topeka vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 46% less expensive) Topeka vs Linstead (Linstead is 34% less expensive) Topeka vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 29% less expensive) Topeka vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 28% less expensive)
El Salvador
Topeka vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 24% less expensive) Topeka vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 55% less expensive) Topeka vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 26% less expensive) Topeka vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 31% less expensive) Topeka vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 26% less expensive) Topeka vs Apopa (Apopa is 27% less expensive) Topeka vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 24% less expensive) Topeka vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 8% less expensive) Topeka vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 31% less expensive) Topeka vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 44% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Topeka vs St. John's (St. John's is 31% less expensive) Topeka vs All Saints (All Saints is 31% less expensive)
Grenada
Topeka vs St. George's (St. George's is 32% less expensive) Topeka vs Grenville (Grenville is 33% less expensive)
Dominica
Topeka vs Roseau (Roseau is 36% less expensive) Topeka vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 28% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Topeka vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 38% less expensive) Topeka vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 36% less expensive)
Belize
Topeka vs Belize City (Belize City is 44% less expensive) Topeka vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 31% less expensive) Topeka vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 54% less expensive) Topeka vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 15% less expensive) Topeka vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 0% less expensive)
Guatemala
Topeka vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 36% less expensive) Topeka vs Mixco (Mixco is 59% less expensive) Topeka vs Coban (Coban is 42% less expensive) Topeka vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 51% less expensive) Topeka vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 43% less expensive) Topeka vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 43% less expensive) Topeka vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 45% less expensive) Topeka vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 45% less expensive) Topeka vs Flores (Flores is 46% less expensive) Topeka vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 50% less expensive)
Honduras
Topeka vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 47% less expensive) Topeka vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 34% less expensive) Topeka vs Choloma (Choloma is 62% less expensive) Topeka vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 59% less expensive) Topeka vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 44% less expensive) Topeka vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 45% less expensive) Topeka vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 55% less expensive) Topeka vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 54% less expensive) Topeka vs Yoro (Yoro is 53% less expensive) Topeka vs La Lima (La Lima is 45% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Topeka vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 50% less expensive) Topeka vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 34% less expensive) Topeka vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 51% less expensive) Topeka vs Higuey (Higuey is 51% less expensive) Topeka vs La Vega (La Vega is 64% less expensive) Topeka vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 47% less expensive) Topeka vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 54% less expensive) Topeka vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 67% less expensive) Topeka vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 60% less expensive) Topeka vs Bonao (Bonao is 66% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Topeka vs Managua (Managua is 51% less expensive) Topeka vs Leon (Leon is 59% less expensive) Topeka vs Masaya (Masaya is 55% less expensive) Topeka vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 65% less expensive) Topeka vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 60% less expensive) Topeka vs Esteli (Esteli is 62% less expensive) Topeka vs Granada (Granada is 56% less expensive) Topeka vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 71% less expensive) Topeka vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 58% less expensive) Topeka vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 44% less expensive)