Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $18 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.61 | $5.73 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 | $0.96 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.91 | $4.40 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 | $4.45 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $5.03 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.50 | $3.80 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.69 | $2.20 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 | $3.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 | $17 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 | $2.85 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 | $1.97 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,750 | $2,221 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,538 | $1,627 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 | $190 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,300 | $1,713 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $957 | $1,325 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 | $127 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 | $51 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $344 | $264 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 | $155 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $12 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 | $28 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 | $61 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 | $53 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 | $97 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 | $152 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,100 | $30,132 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 | $0.89 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 | $85 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 | $19 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $5.29 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 | $19 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $94 | $212 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.88 | $4.36 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $7 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 | $4.28 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 | $1.78 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $32 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 | $48 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 | $166 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 | $68 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $13 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.53 | $5.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.71 | $5.63 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $451 | $574 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 | $0.16 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 | $62 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 328 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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