Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Summary of cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,472
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,392
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Indianapolis, Indiana
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.22
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.82
12 eggs, large $4.13
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.54
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.63
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.61
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $5.71
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $14
2 liters of coca-cola $2.62
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.99
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,057
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,296
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $183
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,148
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,016
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $99
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $54
40” flat screen tv $306
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $114
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $28
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $51
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $42
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $81
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $107
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $23,911
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.86
Monthly ticket public transport $60
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $15
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $22
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $109
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.70
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.56
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.48
Tube of toothpaste $2.23
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $21
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $45
2 tickets to the movies $27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $106
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $89
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.68
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.73
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $375
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.38
1 month of gym membership in business district $44
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 108 prices entered by 18 different people.
Latest price update: November 01, 2024

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