Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey, United States

Summary of cost of living in Newark, New Jersey

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,782
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,776
  • 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 Newark, New Jersey
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.50
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.18
12 eggs, large $2.77
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.84
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.22
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.44
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.82
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.84
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $14
2 liters of coca-cola $2.01
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.98
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,247
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,775
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $209
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,909
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,487
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $153
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $50
40” flat screen tv $302
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $142
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $16
Hourly rate for cleaning help $16
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $42
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $53
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $86
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $86
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $20,352
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.89
Monthly ticket public transport $74
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $39
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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) $21
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $124
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $10
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.45
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.59
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.81
Tube of toothpaste $1.97
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $25
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $53
2 tickets to the movies $26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $150
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $73
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.78
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.31
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $364
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.24
1 month of gym membership in business district $37
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $11
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 120 prices entered by 14 different people.
Latest price update: February 09, 2025

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