Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $19 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $12 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.70 | $5.50 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 | $1.11 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.33 | $5.30 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $6 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $5.76 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 | $2.37 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.40 | $3.70 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $16 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 | $3.88 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 | $1.61 | + 40% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,810 | $2,430 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,036 | $1,575 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 | $266 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,075 | $1,367 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $753 | $1,052 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 | $213 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 | $86 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | $444 | $290 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 | $122 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $15 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $29 | - 12% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $56 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $59 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 | $100 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 | $121 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $24,821 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 | $1.06 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $30 | $60 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $20 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $32 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $179 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 | $3.96 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.70 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.39 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.47 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $28 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | $63 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 | $30 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 | $171 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 | $94 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $12 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.01 | $5.67 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.44 | $7 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $424 | $649 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.79 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 | $57 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $12 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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