- Cost of Living
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- United States
- Cleveland
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- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cleveland (United States) and Dallas (United States)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cleveland (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.71 | $12.05 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.47 | $6.40 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.85 | $4.01 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.26 | $2.31 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.08 | $2.48 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.25 | $3.44 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 | $4.82 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 | $3.58 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.00 | $4.14 | 28% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.56 | $2.14 | 27% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11.42 | $14.14 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 | $1.72 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.36 | $1.80 | 25% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Cleveland (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,100 | $1,447 | 24% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 | $173 | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $41 | $43 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $518 | $600 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $95 | $110 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.71 | $9.10 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 | $25 | 12% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Cleveland (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $44 | $42 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $38 | $35 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $68 | $65 | 4% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $89 | $77 | 17% |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Cleveland (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,674 | $22,200 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 | $0.95 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $66 | $55 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $22 | $20 | 9% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Cleveland (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8.57 | $7.75 | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.83 | $6.41 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 | $2.88 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 | $4.38 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 | $2.65 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.96 | $2.38 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15.88 | $18.19 | 13% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Cleveland (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | $40 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18.67 | $18.79 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $121 | $224 | 46% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $83 | $82 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.67 | $9.74 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 | $4.31 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.33 | $4.44 | 2% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 | $129 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.12 | $0.89 | 25% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $53 | $52 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $6.14 | $6.40 | 4% |
| TOTAL | 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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