Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $13 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $2.69 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 | $0.84 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.01 | $2.36 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.06 | $3.59 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $4.44 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.02 | $3.19 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.58 | $1.47 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 | $2.07 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $14 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.87 | $2.01 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.05 | $1.56 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,327 | $1,638 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,516 | $933 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 | $186 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,006 | $1,079 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,613 | $771 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 | $96 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $53 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $281 | $303 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 | $96 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $46 | $20 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $42 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 | $33 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 | $82 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 | $103 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,480 | $21,300 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 | $0.79 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $116 | $48 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $12 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 | $8 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $152 | $131 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $5.89 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 | $2.89 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.39 | $4.96 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.03 | $3.10 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 | $1.56 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 | $17 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 | $44 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $23 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $213 | $140 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 | $56 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $10 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 | $4.85 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $4.43 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $457 | $432 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 | $0.11 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 | $32 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $7 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 636 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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