Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Summary of cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,228
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,826
  • 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 Charlottesville, Virginia
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $13
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.39
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.74
12 eggs, large $2.28
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.59
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.39
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.63
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $1.46
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.95
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,040
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,648
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $308
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,797
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,547
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $246
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $100
40” flat screen tv $317
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $88
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $10
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $38
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $65
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $103
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $100
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $23,663
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.72
Monthly ticket public transport $175
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $105
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) -
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) -
4 rolls of toilet paper -
Tube of toothpaste -
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city -
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $46
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $96
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $66
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.58
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.98
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district $98
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 101 prices entered by 13 different people.
Latest price update: September 30, 2023

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