Cost of living comparison between St. Louis (United States) and Indianapolis (United States)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Louis (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $11.40 | $10.71 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.95 | $6.07 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.13 | $4.39 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.73 | $2.31 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 | $1.97 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 | $3.47 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.43 | $5.57 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 | $3.18 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.71 | $3.64 | 2% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.63 | $1.79 | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $14.99 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.43 | $1.92 | 25% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 | $1.73 | 8% |
| Housing | 18% | ||
| Housing in St. Louis (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $969 | $1,150 | 16% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 | $201 | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $34 | $47 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $537 | $614 | 13% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $140 | $176 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10.14 | $8.16 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14.17 | $18.16 | 22% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in St. Louis (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $34 | $41 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $36 | $36 | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $66 | $63 | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $79 | $59 | 35% |
| Transportation | 19% | ||
| Transportation in St. Louis (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,805 | $21,670 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 | $0.96 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $68 | $52 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $17.41 | $20 | 14% |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in St. Louis (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $6.57 | $7.75 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.17 | $6.21 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3 | $3.45 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 | $3.87 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 | $2.67 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 | $2.85 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17.86 | $15.14 | 18% |
| Entertainment | 6% | ||
| Entertainment in St. Louis (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 | $33 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18.67 | $19.20 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 | $147 | 14% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $92 | $79 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.57 | $7.79 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.36 | $4.16 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.50 | $4.33 | 4% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $166 | $143 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 | $0.24 | 48% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $43 | $46 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.55 | $5.40 | 3% |
| TOTAL | 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,788 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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