Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States

Summary of cost of living in Boulder, Colorado

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,607
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,200
  • 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 Boulder, Colorado
Current as of Mar 2024.

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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) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.06
12 eggs, large $3.67
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.24
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $11
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.84
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.37
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $5.37
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $18
2 liters of coca-cola $2.95
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.46
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,825
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,809
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $99
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,838
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,525
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $78
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $39
40” flat screen tv $338
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $115
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $16
Hourly rate for cleaning help $27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $69
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $83
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $94
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $111
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,607
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.97
Monthly ticket public transport $91
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $26
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $21
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $184
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $6
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $7
4 rolls of toilet paper $8
Tube of toothpaste $3.26
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $37
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $53
2 tickets to the movies $26
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 $107
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.42
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $472
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.20
1 month of gym membership in business district $72
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 149 prices entered by 10 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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