Waukesha, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1818 for one person and $4639 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Waukesha are 27% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Waukesha is 40% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Waukesha is, on average, 64% lower than in New York City.
Waukesha is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for Waukesha's high costs is the elevated rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food costs are 33% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 29% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner | 70.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.52 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.68 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.98 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.06 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 68.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 152 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.16 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 73.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 725 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,208 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 897 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,690 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,096 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,079 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,333 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ |
| Haircut | 17.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,825 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,332 $ |