Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Summary of cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,776
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,046
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $7
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.17
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.95
12 eggs, large $2.68
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.57
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.28
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.14
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.76
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.50
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $14
2 liters of coca-cola $1.90
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.55
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,744
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,090
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $170
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,499
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $930
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $99
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $45
40” flat screen tv $296
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $111
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $9
Hourly rate for cleaning help $12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $35
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $46
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $77
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $130
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $23,821
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.65
Monthly ticket public transport $46
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $18
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $108
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.04
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.85
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.63
Tube of toothpaste $1.77
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $21
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $37
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $58
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $10
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.26
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.05
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district $51
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $7
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 47 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: October 03, 2023

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