Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Providence, Rhode Island (United States) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 | $16 | 0% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 | $8 | 3% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.26 | $4.22 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.89 | $0.72 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.77 | $2.57 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.36 | $3.25 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 | $5.79 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.94 | $3.09 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.69 | $1.87 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.36 | $2.30 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 | $15 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.14 | $1.75 | 22% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.24 | $2.15 | 4% |
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Providence, Rhode Island (United States) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,078 | $2,337 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,473 | $1,602 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $225 | $125 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,406 | $1,599 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $959 | $1,097 | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $149 | $86 | 72% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $47 | $54 | 12% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $221 | $302 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $94 | $149 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $8 | $10 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 | $34 | 46% |
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Providence, Rhode Island (United States) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $47 | $54 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $38 | $59 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $83 | $92 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $113 | $167 | 32% |
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Providence, Rhode Island (United States) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,369 | $21,497 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.65 | $0.68 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $69 | $112 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $15 | $17 | 9% |
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Providence, Rhode Island (United States) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 | $8 | 21% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $8 | $16 | 50% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $91 | $117 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 | $7 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.58 | $2.86 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.39 | $5.43 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.18 | $3.20 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.04 | $1.78 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 | $21 | 19% |
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Providence, Rhode Island (United States) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $51 | $42 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 | $24 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $187 | $276 | 32% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $72 | $72 | 0% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 | $12 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.60 | $4.75 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.15 | $5.18 | 1% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $425 | $460 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.11 | $0.65 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $32 | $74 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $10 | $7 | 46% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,600 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $6,381 in Providence, Rhode Island.