Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States

Summary of cost of living in Ithaca, New York

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,752
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,583
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Ithaca, New York
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $19
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.46
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.88
12 eggs, large $2.89
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.44
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.56
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.84
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.35
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $2.18
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.26
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,181
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,440
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $170
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,684
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,100
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $87
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $61
40” flat screen tv $319
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $153
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $23
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $56
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $61
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $107
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $120
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $25,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.77
Monthly ticket public transport $46
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $23
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $26
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $113
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.90
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.12
Tube of toothpaste $2.16
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $21
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $52
2 tickets to the movies $26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $106
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $93
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.99
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $6
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $523
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1 month of gym membership in business district $54
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $12
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 83 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: December 07, 2024

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