Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Summary of cost of living in Columbus, Ohio

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,717
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,376
    • 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 Columbus, Ohio
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.44
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.00
12 eggs, large $5.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.13
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.55
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.24
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $5.88
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $2.71
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.51
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,737
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,390
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $240
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,474
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,010
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $140
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $67
40” flat screen tv $351
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $125
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $33
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $65
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $71
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $97
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $188
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $27,148
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.94
Monthly ticket public transport $57
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $21
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $27
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $116
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.32
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3.07
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.05
Tube of toothpaste $1.73
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $31
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $43
2 tickets to the movies $20
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $235
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $98
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.83
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $627
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.39
1 month of gym membership in business district $46
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 347 prices entered by 34 different people.
Latest price update: October 04, 2023

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