Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States

Summary of cost of living in Akron, Ohio

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,995
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,994
    • 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 Akron, Ohio
Current as of Jun 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) $7
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.19
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.82
12 eggs, large $2.02
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.53
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $4.93
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $2.50
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.49
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.73
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $12
2 liters of coca-cola $1.87
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.36
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,579
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,043
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $188
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,041
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $742
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $119
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $37
40” flat screen tv $236
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $138
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $23
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $41
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $44
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $81
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $120
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,053
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.74
Monthly ticket public transport $60
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $15
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $16
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $97
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.38
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.80
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.00
Tube of toothpaste $2.09
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $19
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $40
2 tickets to the movies $21
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $209
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $56
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $9
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.25
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $4.65
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $403
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district $45
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $7
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 49 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: June 19, 2025

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