Cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Summary of cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,094
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,819
    • 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 Cincinnati, Ohio
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.79
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.78
12 eggs, large $4.95
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.21
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.32
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.11
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.00
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $16
2 liters of coca-cola $3.20
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.80
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,344
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,536
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $243
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,568
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,108
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $347
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $36
40” flat screen tv $221
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $143
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $16
Hourly rate for cleaning help $20
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $59
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $57
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $114
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $141
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $33,730
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.85
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) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $14
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $121
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.72
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $5.17
Tube of toothpaste $2.78
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $26
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $63
2 tickets to the movies $28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $181
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $115
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $466
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.15
1 month of gym membership in business district $32
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 264 prices entered by 18 different people.
Latest price update: July 09, 2025

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