Cost of living in Columbus
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $14.53 |
$10.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$8.00
-
$12.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.00 |
$1.00
-
$8.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.00 |
$1.00
-
$6.00
|
Columbus - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.78 |
$1.93
-
$5.07
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.21 |
$2.76
-
$8.82
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.18 |
$2.63
-
$5.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.08 |
$1.65
-
$2.95
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.32 |
$2.99
-
$7.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.06 |
$1.20
-
$3.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.61 |
$0.55
-
$0.69
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.25 |
$1.00
-
$3.50
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.64 |
$1.00
-
$3.50
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.75 |
$0.75
-
$1.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.84 |
$0.80
-
$1.20
|
Columbus - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.14 |
$2.91
-
$3.69
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $53.00 |
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-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $35,950.91 |
$35,901.81
-
$36,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $11.94 |
$11.94
-
$11.94
|
Columbus - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.00 |
$50.00
-
$125.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,250.00 |
$1,100.00
-
$1,400.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,200.00 |
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.90 |
$152.94
-
$458.82
|
Columbus - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $875.00 |
$750.00
-
$1,000.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,500.00 |
$9,500.00
-
$9,500.00
|
Columbus - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.50 |
$2.50
-
$8.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.00 |
$4.00
-
$7.50
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.00 |
$7.00
-
$14.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $10.00 |
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-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.00 |
$8.50
-
$15.00
|
Columbus - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.00 |
$45.00
-
$65.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.00 |
$30.00
-
$30.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.00 |
$60.00
-
$125.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $132.50 |
$90.00
-
$175.00
|
Columbus - Cost of clothing
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