Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Summary of cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,302
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,083
  • Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than in 67% of cities in USA (14 out of 21)
  • Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than in 67% of cities in N. America (16 out of 24)
  • Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is more expensive than in 73% of cities in the World (40 out of 142)
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List of prices in Cleveland, Ohio
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.27
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.84
12 eggs, large $3.72
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.70
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.87
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.28
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.29
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $24
2 liters of coca-cola $2.89
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.16
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,622
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,067
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $210
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,095
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $758
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $99
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $42
40” flat screen tv $328
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $118
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $20
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $47
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $41
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $88
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 $25,757
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.92
Monthly ticket public transport $96
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $20
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $6
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $74
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.57
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.21
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.58
Tube of toothpaste $1.23
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $17
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $48
2 tickets to the movies $24
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $256
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $98
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.60
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $6
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $422
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.30
1 month of gym membership in business district $60
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 36 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: June 22, 2025

Cleveland position in our World Ranking

the world
40th
out of 142
n. america
16th
out of 24
usa
14th
out of 21

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