Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States

Summary of cost of living in Akron, Ohio

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,363
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,601
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List of prices in Akron, Ohio, United States. Current as of Feb 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.32
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.80
12 eggs, large $2.57
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.71
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $4.89
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.34
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.59
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.55
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $13
2 liters of coca-cola $1.57
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.83
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,221
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $780
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $174
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $928
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $588
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $115
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $34
40” flat screen tv $296
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $104
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $8
Hourly rate for cleaning help $16
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $40
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $36
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $70
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $96
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,702
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.65
Monthly ticket public transport $44
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $14
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $11
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $85
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.01
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.42
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.08
Tube of toothpaste $1.56
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $15
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $32
2 tickets to the movies $21
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $140
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $62
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $8
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.50
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.22
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $433
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.56
1 month of gym membership in business district $46
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $6
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 180 prices entered by 14 different people.
Latest price update: February 26, 2020

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