Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States

Summary of cost of living in Detroit, Michigan

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,556
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,355
    • 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 Detroit, Michigan
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.56
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.00
12 eggs, large $4.66
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.36
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.14
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.98
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.05
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $14
2 liters of coca-cola $2.39
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.10
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,924
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,267
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $227
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,298
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $891
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $141
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $51
40” flat screen tv $264
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $184
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $20
Hourly rate for cleaning help $29
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $53
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $36
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $128
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $139
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $29,672
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.97
Monthly ticket public transport $45
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $16
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $106
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.80
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.56
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.65
Tube of toothpaste $1.89
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $21
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $58
2 tickets to the movies $28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $146
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $103
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $4.54
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 $35
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $10
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 307 prices entered by 28 different people.
Latest price update: September 30, 2023

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