Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Traverse City, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 | $17 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $5.60 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 | $0.65 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 | $2.40 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.45 | $3.94 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.94 | $5.30 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.38 | $3.30 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.86 | $1.75 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 | $15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 | $2.15 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 | $2.40 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,647 | $2,116 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,538 | $1,352 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 | $221 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,761 | $1,465 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,012 | $960 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 | $152 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 | $60 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 | $310 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $184 | $240 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $29 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 | $53 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 | $49 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $91 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 | $132 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,790 | $22,420 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 | $0.80 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 | $69 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 | $5.35 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $3.00 | + 393% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 | $106 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $4.22 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.95 | $2.63 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 | $3.67 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 | $3.13 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 | $1.64 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | $22 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 | $47 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $19 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 | $30 | + 574% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 | $100 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 | $5.04 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.15 | $5.87 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 | $40 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 9% | |
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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 323 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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