Cost of living comparison between Milwaukee (United States) and Indianapolis (United States)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milwaukee (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.04 | $10.67 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.54 | $5.55 | 0% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.98 | $3.92 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.44 | $2.26 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.70 | $1.79 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.36 | $3.60 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.45 | $5.15 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 | $3.57 | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.27 | $4.14 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.82 | $1.57 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.87 | $13.62 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 | $1.73 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 | $1.51 | 1% |
| Housing | 1% | ||
| Housing in Milwaukee (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,038 | $1,012 | 3% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $136 | $180 | 25% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $41 | $43 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $610 | $578 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $168 | $289 | 42% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9.88 | $8.99 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $19.63 | 26% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Milwaukee (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $44 | $38 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $34 | $31 | 7% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $66 | $62 | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $70 | $67 | 4% |
| Transportation | 1% | ||
| Transportation in Milwaukee (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,913 | $22,733 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 | $1.53 | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $57 | $52 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $33 | - | - |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $6.80 | $8.85 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.63 | $6.05 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 | $3.53 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.39 | $6.71 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 | $2.82 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 | $2.78 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19.29 | $16.46 | 17% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $28 | $31 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 | $18.65 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 | $123 | 6% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $71 | $72 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.10 | $7.25 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 | $4.13 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.47 | $3.86 | 10% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $130 | $136 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 | $0.24 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $47 | $44 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $7.31 | $5.30 | 38% |
| TOTAL | 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,804 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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