Cost of living in Saint Louis
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $25.00 |
$14.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00 |
$10.00
-
$12.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.44 |
$2.00
-
$3.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.02 |
$1.67
-
$3.00
|
Saint Louis - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.61 |
$1.76
-
$4.41
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.23 |
$3.03
-
$10.46
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.61 |
$3.00
-
$5.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.48 |
$1.94
-
$4.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.73 |
$2.25
-
$8.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.89 |
$1.50
-
$3.30
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.65 |
$0.51
-
$1.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.98 |
$0.45
-
$4.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.34 |
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.53 |
$0.45
-
$3.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.49 |
$1.00
-
$1.99
|
Saint Louis - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.17 |
$2.69
-
$3.50
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $78.00 |
$78.00
-
$78.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $35,000.00 |
$23,200.00
-
$36,336.95
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $15.93 |
$15.93
-
$32.40
|
Saint Louis - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.18 |
$50.00
-
$100.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,223.73 |
$850.00
-
$1,800.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,063.89 |
$800.00
-
$1,400.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.81 |
$91.76
-
$294.59
|
Saint Louis - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,166.67 |
$1,166.67
-
$2,000.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $23,800.00 |
$23,800.00
-
$23,800.00
|
Saint Louis - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $4.50 |
$4.00
-
$8.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.56 |
$3.00
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.45 |
$6.00
-
$12.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $25.00 |
$10.00
-
$35.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.97 |
$10.00
-
$15.00
|
Saint Louis - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$56.11 |
$30.00
-
$75.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.00 |
$30.00
-
$55.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$82.60 |
$60.00
-
$100.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $109.83 |
$70.00
-
$150.00
|
Saint Louis - Cost of clothing
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