In West Lafayette, United States, living costs about $1980 per month for one person and $4297 for a family of four, including rent.
West Lafayette is 39% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
West Lafayette is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in West Lafayette is, on average, 50% lower than in New York City.
West Lafayette 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 expense in West Lafayette is the high cost of rent and utilities. This significantly impacts the overall cost of living in the area.
Food costs in West Lafayette are 9% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall expense of living in the city.
Public transport is 58% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more economical option for getting around the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.1 $ |
| Dinner | 57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.88 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.32 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.9 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 25.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.17 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 128 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 197 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 56.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,792 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,479 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,658 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,663 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,628 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.8 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,004 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,730 $ |