Cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $12 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 | $3.40 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 | $0.67 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.46 | $2.08 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 | $3.39 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.45 | $5.32 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 | $3.01 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 | $1.47 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.50 | $3.06 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 | $1.76 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 | $2.09 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,498 | $1,247 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,149 | $976 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 | $235 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,120 | $822 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $838 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 | $158 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 | $272 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 | $118 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $9 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $21 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $47 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 | $47 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 | $78 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 | $95 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,464 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 | $0.59 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 | $39 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $5.84 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 | $14 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 | $73 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $5.63 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.35 | $2.94 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 | $3.64 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.09 | $2.94 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 | $1.58 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 | $15 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 | $43 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $23 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 | $59 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 | $5.45 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.34 | $4.10 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $463 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 | $42 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 | $7 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 58 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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