Cost of living in USA in 2021

Last updated: March 2021

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Food prices in USA	$	€
Bread (400 g)	2.84	2.39€
Milk (1 l)	0.94	0.79€
Eggs (12)	2.64	2.23€
Cheese (1 kg)	11.77	9.92€
Chicken fillet (1 kg)	9.46	7.98€
White rice (1 kg)	4.46	3.76€
Onion (1 kg)	2.87	2.42€
Salad (1 kg)	1.72	1.45€
Potatoes (1 kg)	2.75	2.32€
Tomatoes (1 kg)	4.28	3.61€
Bananas (1 kg)	1.80	1.52€
Apples (1 kg)	4.73	3.99€
Oranges (1 kg)	4.56	3.85€
Beef (1 kg)	12.47	10.51€
Pork (1 kg)	11.76	9.92€
Mineral water (1.5 l)	1.94	1.64€
Restaurants in USA	$	€
Lunch for 1 person (budget restaurant)	13.91	11.73€
Lunch for 1 person (average restaurant)	26.24	22.13€
Cup of cappuccino	4.10	3.46€
Coca Cola or Pepsi (330 ml bottle)	1.92	1.62€
Water (500 ml)	1.61	1.36€
Big Mac menu	7.52	6.34€
Standard dinner for 2 at a local pub	53.59	45.19€
Alcohol prices in USA	$	€
Beer (500 ml)	2.34	1.97€
Imported beer (330 ml)	3.34	2.82€
Local wine (1 bottle)	13.31	11.22€
Vodka, rum or brandy	16.03	13.52€
A pack of cigarettes	7.19	6.06€
Hotel prices (1 night) in USA	$	€
Hostel (for 1 person)	42.18	35.57€
Budget hotel (2-3 stars, 1 night)	98.26	82.85€
4 star hotel	141.76	119.53€
Expensive hotel (5 stars)	119.12	100.44€
Rent prices in USA	$	€
1-room apartment in the city center	1271.41	1072.06€
1-room apartment in a residential area	1022.89	862.51€
3-room apartment in the city center	2225.15	1876.26€
3-room apartment in a residential area	1703.30	1436.23€
Internet	61.99	52.27€
Transport in USA	$	€
Public transport (1 way ticket)	2.04	1.72€
Public transport (1 month)	63.19	53.28€
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.40	2.87€
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	1.81	1.53€
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	25.58	21.57€
Gasoline (1 liter)	0.73	0.62€
Household expenses in USA	$	€
Cold and flu kit (for 6 days)	4.87	4.11€
Packaging of antibiotics	10.22	8.62€
Pack of tampons	4.73	3.99€
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)	4.01	3.38€
Toothpaste	2.93	2.47€
1 visit to a private doctor	61.68	52.01€
Men's haircut in a barbershop	20.23	17.06€
Shampoo	5.00	4.22€
Fun in USA	$	€
1 movie ticket	11.55	9.74€
1 theater ticket	42.62	35.94€
Rent a tennis court (1 hour)	17.09	14.41€
Gym (monthly subscription)	42.45	35.79€
Cocktail at a nightclub	10.36	8.74€
Others in USA	$	€
Levis jeans or similar brands	46.79	39.45€
Summer dress (Zara, H&M, ...)	42.21	35.59€
Sports sneakers (Nike, Adidas, Reebok)	81.65	68.85€
Men's Shoes	103.26	87.07€