Cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Summary of cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,919
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,358
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Asheville, North Carolina
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $23
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.94
12 eggs, large $4.97
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $9
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.38
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.08
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.82
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $16
2 liters of coca-cola $2.73
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.42
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,595
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,239
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $185
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,745
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,233
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $210
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $71
40” flat screen tv $292
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $152
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $28
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $58
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $49
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $112
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $102
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,466
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.87
Monthly ticket public transport $29
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $20
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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) $15
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $133
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.30
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.26
4 rolls of toilet paper $5.02
Tube of toothpaste $2.27
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $24
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $59
2 tickets to the movies $27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $41
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $79
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.42
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $522
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $1.72
1 month of gym membership in business district $61
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $7
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 93 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: May 11, 2025

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