Cost of living in Providence

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Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $25.00
$15.00 - $40.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$12.00
$10.00 - $15.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.60
$2.00 - $4.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.46
$0.98 - $6.01
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.37
$2.00 - $7.72
Milk (1 gallon) $5.57
$2.65 - $15.14

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.49
$3.13 - $4.00
Monthly public transit pass $70.00
$70.00 - $70.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $36,036.53
$36,036.53 - $36,036.53

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$59.17
$50.00 - $75.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,920.00
$1,800.00 - $2,100.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,420.00
$1,000.00 - $1,800.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,500.00
$1,500.00 - $1,500.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ??
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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $6.00
$4.00 - $8.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $4.50
$3.00 - $8.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$11.00
$10.50 - $12.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$52.50
$40.00 - $70.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$40.00
$40.00 - $40.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$73.75
$45.00 - $90.00

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