Tuscaloosa, United States is About average overall. Monthly costs are about $1484 for one person and $3248 for a family of four, including rent.
Tuscaloosa is 4% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Tuscaloosa is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Tuscaloosa is, on average, 70% lower than in New York City.
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa is rent and utilities, which contribute significantly to the overall cost of living.
Food costs in Tuscaloosa are 7% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and groceries relatively pricier.
Public transport in Tuscaloosa is 26% lower than the European benchmark, offering an economical option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.9 $ |
| Dinner | 55.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.45 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.7 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 50.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 103 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.42 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.94 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 123 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 69.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 529 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 595 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 871 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 804 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,812 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,802 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,163 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.47% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.5 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 796 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 25,334 $ |