Cost of living in Alaska
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $24.70 |
$14.25
-
$38.25
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.50 |
$10.33
-
$14.67
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.59 |
$2.12
-
$3.10
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.17 |
$1.75
-
$2.49
|
Alaska - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.76 |
$3.24
-
$6.20
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.73 |
$3.67
-
$11.02
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.50 |
$3.89
-
$6.83
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.86 |
$2.69
-
$5.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $7.19 |
$3.19
-
$14.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $3.34 |
$1.83
-
$4.83
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.31 |
$0.88
-
$1.86
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.96 |
$1.74
-
$5.20
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.90 |
$2.10
-
$4.66
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.13 |
$0.89
-
$1.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.64 |
$0.73
-
$2.29
|
Alaska - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.32 |
$3.65
-
$4.55
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $55.00 |
$60.00
-
$90.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $29,169.75 |
$28,839.50
-
$35,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $17.79 |
$16.42
-
$17.91
|
Alaska - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$112.34 |
$100.00
-
$165.75
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,493.38 |
$1,325.00
-
$1,875.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,315.48 |
$1,133.33
-
$1,533.33
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$158.91 |
$105.15
-
$295.18
|
Alaska - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $937.67 |
$775.33
-
$1,100.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $10,350.00 |
$10,350.00
-
$10,350.00
|
Alaska - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $7.00 |
$5.25
-
$9.25
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.94 |
$3.80
-
$6.20
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.62 |
$10.13
-
$11.67
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $105.00 |
$75.00
-
$169.50
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.18 |
$11.83
-
$17.67
|
Alaska - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$58.62 |
$33.00
-
$61.67
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.75 |
$45.00
-
$45.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.70 |
$63.33
-
$140.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $118.33 |
$45.00
-
$125.00
|
Alaska - Cost of clothing
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