In Waterloo, United States, a family of four typically needs around $3737 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1448 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Waterloo is 1% more expensive overall.
Waterloo is 6% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Waterloo is, on average, 41% lower than in Columbus.
Waterloo 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 primary driver of costs in Waterloo is rent and utilities, which are notably higher than in many other areas. This can impact overall affordability for residents.
Food costs in Waterloo are on par with the European benchmark, showing no increase. This makes dining options relatively accessible.
Public transport in Waterloo is significantly more affordable, being 39% lower than the European benchmark. This can be a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.4 $ |
| Dinner | 66.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.14 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.05 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.9 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 36.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 74.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.64 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 59.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 672 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 857 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,991 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,115 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,992 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,294 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.48% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 13.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,459 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 29,959 $ |