Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $22 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.83 | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 | $1.22 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.51 | $3.96 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 | $3.67 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.51 | $3.67 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 | $1.80 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 | $4.14 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 | $2.36 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 | $2.69 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,087 | $2,924 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $758 | $2,553 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 | $167 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $988 | $2,433 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $743 | $1,727 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 | $130 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 | $46 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 | $258 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 | $156 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $41 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 | $52 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | $47 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 | $96 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 | $124 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,880 | $23,782 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 | $1.21 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 | $91 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | $14 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 | $23 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 | $131 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 | $4.36 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.77 | $7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 | $4.94 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 | $2.40 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 | $28 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | $59 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 | $29 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 | $284 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 | $94 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $15 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 | $4.65 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.10 | $7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 | $382 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 | $0.51 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 | $54 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $9 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 819 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2022.
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