Cost of living in USA in 2021

Last updated: March 2021

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Food prices in USA	$	€
Bread (400 g)	2.84	2.51€
Milk (1 l)	0.94	0.83€
Eggs (12)	2.64	2.33€
Cheese (1 kg)	11.77	10.40€
Chicken fillet (1 kg)	9.46	8.36€
White rice (1 kg)	4.46	3.94€
Onion (1 kg)	2.87	2.54€
Salad (1 kg)	1.72	1.52€
Potatoes (1 kg)	2.75	2.43€
Tomatoes (1 kg)	4.28	3.78€
Bananas (1 kg)	1.80	1.59€
Apples (1 kg)	4.73	4.18€
Oranges (1 kg)	4.56	4.03€
Beef (1 kg)	12.47	11.02€
Pork (1 kg)	11.76	10.39€
Mineral water (1.5 l)	1.94	1.71€
Restaurants in USA	$	€
Lunch for 1 person (budget restaurant)	13.91	12.29€
Lunch for 1 person (average restaurant)	26.24	23.18€
Cup of cappuccino	4.10	3.62€
Coca Cola or Pepsi (330 ml bottle)	1.92	1.70€
Water (500 ml)	1.61	1.42€
Big Mac menu	7.52	6.64€
Standard dinner for 2 at a local pub	53.59	47.34€
Alcohol prices in USA	$	€
Beer (500 ml)	2.34	2.07€
Imported beer (330 ml)	3.34	2.95€
Local wine (1 bottle)	13.31	11.76€
Vodka, rum or brandy	16.03	14.16€
A pack of cigarettes	7.19	6.35€
Hotel prices (1 night) in USA	$	€
Hostel (for 1 person)	42.18	37.26€
Budget hotel (2-3 stars, 1 night)	98.26	86.81€
4 star hotel	141.76	125.24€
Expensive hotel (5 stars)	119.12	105.23€
Rent prices in USA	$	€
1-room apartment in the city center	1271.41	1123.20€
1-room apartment in a residential area	1022.89	903.65€
3-room apartment in the city center	2225.15	1965.77€
3-room apartment in a residential area	1703.30	1504.75€
Internet	61.99	54.76€
Transport in USA	$	€
Public transport (1 way ticket)	2.04	1.80€
Public transport (1 month)	63.19	55.82€
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.40	3.00€
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	1.81	1.60€
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	25.58	22.60€
Gasoline (1 liter)	0.73	0.64€
Household expenses in USA	$	€
Cold and flu kit (for 6 days)	4.87	4.30€
Packaging of antibiotics	10.22	9.03€
Pack of tampons	4.73	4.18€
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)	4.01	3.54€
Toothpaste	2.93	2.59€
1 visit to a private doctor	61.68	54.49€
Men's haircut in a barbershop	20.23	17.87€
Shampoo	5.00	4.42€
Fun in USA	$	€
1 movie ticket	11.55	10.20€
1 theater ticket	42.62	37.65€
Rent a tennis court (1 hour)	17.09	15.10€
Gym (monthly subscription)	42.45	37.50€
Cocktail at a nightclub	10.36	9.15€
Others in USA	$	€
Levis jeans or similar brands	46.79	41.34€
Summer dress (Zara, H&M, ...)	42.21	37.29€
Sports sneakers (Nike, Adidas, Reebok)	81.65	72.13€
Men's Shoes	103.26	91.22€