Cost of living in USA in 2021

Last updated: March 2021

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Food prices in USA	$	€
Bread (400 g)	2.84	2.42€
Milk (1 l)	0.94	0.80€
Eggs (12)	2.64	2.25€
Cheese (1 kg)	11.77	10.05€
Chicken fillet (1 kg)	9.46	8.08€
White rice (1 kg)	4.46	3.81€
Onion (1 kg)	2.87	2.45€
Salad (1 kg)	1.72	1.47€
Potatoes (1 kg)	2.75	2.35€
Tomatoes (1 kg)	4.28	3.65€
Bananas (1 kg)	1.80	1.54€
Apples (1 kg)	4.73	4.04€
Oranges (1 kg)	4.56	3.89€
Beef (1 kg)	12.47	10.64€
Pork (1 kg)	11.76	10.04€
Mineral water (1.5 l)	1.94	1.66€
Restaurants in USA	$	€
Lunch for 1 person (budget restaurant)	13.91	11.87€
Lunch for 1 person (average restaurant)	26.24	22.40€
Cup of cappuccino	4.10	3.50€
Coca Cola or Pepsi (330 ml bottle)	1.92	1.64€
Water (500 ml)	1.61	1.37€
Big Mac menu	7.52	6.42€
Standard dinner for 2 at a local pub	53.59	45.75€
Alcohol prices in USA	$	€
Beer (500 ml)	2.34	2.00€
Imported beer (330 ml)	3.34	2.85€
Local wine (1 bottle)	13.31	11.36€
Vodka, rum or brandy	16.03	13.68€
A pack of cigarettes	7.19	6.14€
Hotel prices (1 night) in USA	$	€
Hostel (for 1 person)	42.18	36.01€
Budget hotel (2-3 stars, 1 night)	98.26	83.88€
4 star hotel	141.76	121.01€
Expensive hotel (5 stars)	119.12	101.69€
Rent prices in USA	$	€
1-room apartment in the city center	1271.41	1085.33€
1-room apartment in a residential area	1022.89	873.18€
3-room apartment in the city center	2225.15	1899.48€
3-room apartment in a residential area	1703.30	1454.00€
Internet	61.99	52.92€
Transport in USA	$	€
Public transport (1 way ticket)	2.04	1.74€
Public transport (1 month)	63.19	53.94€
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.40	2.90€
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	1.81	1.55€
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	25.58	21.84€
Gasoline (1 liter)	0.73	0.62€
Household expenses in USA	$	€
Cold and flu kit (for 6 days)	4.87	4.16€
Packaging of antibiotics	10.22	8.72€
Pack of tampons	4.73	4.04€
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)	4.01	3.42€
Toothpaste	2.93	2.50€
1 visit to a private doctor	61.68	52.65€
Men's haircut in a barbershop	20.23	17.27€
Shampoo	5.00	4.27€
Fun in USA	$	€
1 movie ticket	11.55	9.86€
1 theater ticket	42.62	36.38€
Rent a tennis court (1 hour)	17.09	14.59€
Gym (monthly subscription)	42.45	36.24€
Cocktail at a nightclub	10.36	8.84€
Others in USA	$	€
Levis jeans or similar brands	46.79	39.94€
Summer dress (Zara, H&M, ...)	42.21	36.03€
Sports sneakers (Nike, Adidas, Reebok)	81.65	69.70€
Men's Shoes	103.26	88.15€