Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $16 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 | $6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 | $0.89 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.58 | $3.03 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 | $3.45 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $5.94 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 | $4.14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 | $2.86 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 | $1.76 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $10 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.22 | $2.30 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 | $2.83 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,593 | $2,647 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,118 | $1,538 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 | $220 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,093 | $1,288 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,014 | $846 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $93 | $126 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 | $74 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $253 | $264 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $77 | $184 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $26 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 | $52 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 | $40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 | $94 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 | $78 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,996 | $30,790 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 | $0.97 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 | $59 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $14 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $12 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 | $15 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 | $106 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 | $4.95 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 | $4.42 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 | $4.04 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 | $1.57 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | $19 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 | $60 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 | $24 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $293 | $202 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 | $64 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $12 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 | $4.82 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.70 | $4.15 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $297 | $410 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | $0.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 | $45 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 393 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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