Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Richmond, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $18 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.86 | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 | $1.13 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.45 | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 | $3.80 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 | $3.74 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.38 | $1.61 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 | $2.64 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $27 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.57 | $2.42 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 | $2.25 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,698 | $2,317 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,067 | $1,491 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $210 | $203 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,095 | $1,469 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $850 | $1,026 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 | $146 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 | $32 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $328 | $260 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 | $128 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $14 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $36 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 | $39 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 | $37 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 | $99 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 | $127 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,619 | $27,720 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 | $0.93 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 | $41 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $15 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 | $13 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 | $156 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $8 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 | $4.27 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 | $5.68 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 | $3.99 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.23 | $2.19 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 | $31 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 | $53 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $256 | $226 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 | $108 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $11 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.43 | $4.82 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $7 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $422 | $536 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 | $0.18 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 | $37 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $8 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 483 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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