Cost of living in Arlington
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $20.00 |
$12.00
-
$30.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.75 |
$8.00
-
$14.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.78 |
$2.00
-
$5.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.18 |
$1.50
-
$4.00
|
Arlington - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.08 |
$1.62
-
$5.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $8.81 |
$3.19
-
$15.43
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.36 |
$2.67
-
$6.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.91 |
$2.00
-
$5.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $6.36 |
$2.70
-
$7.07
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.70 |
$1.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.85 |
$0.49
-
$2.98
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.46 |
$0.75
-
$4.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.68 |
$0.89
-
$4.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.57 |
$0.30
-
$3.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.46 |
$0.79
-
$3.00
|
Arlington - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.66 |
$2.96
-
$4.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $68.75 |
$57.50
-
$80.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $35,699.74 |
$25,000.00
-
$35,699.74
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $15.28 |
$15.28
-
$29.85
|
Arlington - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$64.00 |
$40.00
-
$99.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,566.67 |
$2,300.00
-
$3,500.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $2,025.00 |
$1,800.00
-
$2,500.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$146.65 |
$53.53
-
$292.50
|
Arlington - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $2,070.83 |
$1,500.00
-
$2,366.67
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $43,200.00 |
$43,200.00
-
$43,200.00
|
Arlington - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $7.75 |
$4.00
-
$11.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.55 |
$2.00
-
$10.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.00 |
$10.00
-
$15.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $60.00 |
$60.00
-
$60.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.00 |
$12.00
-
$20.00
|
Arlington - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.78 |
$35.00
-
$80.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.50 |
$30.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.50 |
$65.00
-
$120.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $111.88 |
$60.00
-
$180.00
|
Arlington - Cost of clothing
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