Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 40% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $26 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $16 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.32 | $10 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 | $1.24 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.46 | $10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 | $6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 | $5.39 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 | $2.11 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 | $5.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 | $27 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 | $3.33 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 | $4.13 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 72% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,622 | $7,225 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,067 | $4,983 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $210 | $242 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,095 | $5,127 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $850 | $3,876 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 | $215 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 | $88 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $328 | $611 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 | $145 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $18 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $35 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 48% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 | $96 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 | $77 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 | $149 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 | $247 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,604 | $61,673 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 | $1.17 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 | $177 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $27 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 65% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $14 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 | $32 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 | $233 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $12 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 | $9 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 | $13 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 | $8 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.23 | $2.61 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 | $37 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 60% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 | $101 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $40 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $256 | $536 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 | $201 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $29 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.43 | $11 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $16 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $422 | $710 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 | $1.04 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 | $242 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $21 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 709 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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