Cost of living in United States in 2018

Prices were updated: May 2018

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Food prices	$	€
A loaf of bread (400 g)	2.78$	2.42€
Milk (1 l)	0.90$	0.78€
Eggs (12)	2.49$	2.17€
Local cheese (1 kg)	11.46$	9.98€
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 kg)	9.14$	7.96€
White rice (1 kg)	4.29$	3.74€
Onion (1 kg)	2.77$	2.41€
Salad (1 kg)	1.66$	1.45€
Potato (1 kg)	2.49$	2.17€
Tomatoes (1 kg)	4.23$	3.69€
Bananas (kg)	1.67$	1.46€
Apples (kg)	4.58$	3.99€
Orange (1 kg)	4.23$	3.69€
Beef (1 kg)	12.34$	10.75€
Pork (1 kg)	11.63$	10.13€
Mineral water (1.5 l)	1.87$	1.63€
Restaurants	$	€
Meal for 1 person (Budget Restaurant)	13.54$	11.80€
Meal for 1 person (Mid-range Restaurant)	26.35$	22.96€
Cappuccino (regular)	4.08$	3.55€
Coke/Pepsi (330 ml bottle)	1.87$	1.63€
Water (330 ml bottle)	1.56$	1.36€
Big Mac meal	7.34$	6.40€
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub	54.19$	47.21€
Alcohol	$	€
Bottle of beer (local, 0,5 l)	2.39$	2.08€
Imported beer (0,33 l)	3.37$	2.94€
Wine (700 ml)	12.94$	11.27€
Vodka, rum, brandy	15.71$	13.69€
Pack of cigarettes	7.06$	6.15€
Hotels and hostels	$	€
Hostel (for 1 person)	41.53$	36.18€
Budget hotel, 2-3 stars (Room/Night)	100.70$	87.74€
Mid-Range Hotel, 4 stars (Room/Night)	158.91$	138.45€
Luxury Hotel, 5 stars (Room/Night)	105.48$	91.90€
Apartments for rent	$	€
Apartment (1 bedroom) in Downtown	1279.93$	1115.17€
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1020.07$	888.76€
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in Downtown	2180.83$	1900.09€
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1653.91$	1441.00€
Internet (60 Mbps)	62.17$	54.17€
Transportation	$	€
Public transport (1 way ticket)	1.91$	1.66€
Public transport (Monthly pass)	60.49$	52.70€
Taxi Start	3.41$	2.97€
Taxi (1 km)	1.82$	1.59€
Taxi (1 hour Waiting)	26.27$	22.89€
Petrol (gas)	0.73$	0.64€
Personal care	$	€
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)	5.55$	4.84€
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)	13.24$	11.54€
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, …)	5.79$	5.04€
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)	3.87$	3.37€
Tube of toothpaste	2.67$	2.33€
Visit to private doctor	77.83$	67.81€
Standard men’s haircut in expat area	20.24$	17.63€
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)	4.96$	4.32€
Entertainment	$	€
1 ticket to the movie	11.61$	10.12€
1 ticket to the theatre	48.23$	42.02€
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	16.25$	14.16€
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	40.61$	35.38€
1 cocktail drink in downtown club	10.00$	8.71€
Other prices	$	€
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	48.81$	42.53€
1 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M, ...)	43.45$	37.86€
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.15$	78.55€
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	111.08$	96.78€