Cost of living in Topeka
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $13.50 |
$11.00
-
$20.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$9.00
-
$12.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.13 |
$1.50
-
$3.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.56 |
$1.00
-
$2.00
|
Topeka - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.38 |
$1.93
-
$4.18
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.40 |
$3.30
-
$7.17
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.36 |
$3.02
-
$5.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.16 |
$3.00
-
$5.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.05 |
$3.00
-
$7.66
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.50 |
$2.00
-
$2.99
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.94 |
$0.49
-
$1.75
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.18 |
$1.45
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.90 |
$1.30
-
$3.29
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.69 |
$0.50
-
$3.59
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.13 |
$0.60
-
$1.20
|
Topeka - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $2.95 |
$2.73
-
$3.39
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $50.00 |
$50.00
-
$200.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $24,000.00 |
$24,000.00
-
$40,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $15.18 |
$11.45
-
$30.34
|
Topeka - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.67 |
$47.00
-
$100.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $767.50 |
$600.00
-
$1,800.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $858.33 |
$650.00
-
$1,200.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$80.56 |
$38.24
-
$267.65
|
Topeka - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $440.00 |
$440.00
-
$1,100.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Topeka - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.00 |
$3.00
-
$6.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $3.50 |
$3.00
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.00 |
$8.30
-
$9.10
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $65.00 |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.50 |
$6.00
-
$21.00
|
Topeka - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$22.50 |
$20.00
-
$60.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$19.99 |
$15.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.67 |
$45.00
-
$135.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $80.00 |
$50.00
-
$210.00
|
Topeka - Cost of clothing
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