Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Summary of cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,646
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,628
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Madison, Wisconsin
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.97
12 eggs, large $3.36
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.43
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.28
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.58
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.44
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $2.38
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.56
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,236
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,584
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $125
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,482
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $848
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $89
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $52
40” flat screen tv $326
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $118
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $10
Hourly rate for cleaning help $25
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $55
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $36
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $83
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $119
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $23,214
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.88
Monthly ticket public transport $66
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $29
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $19
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $171
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.35
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $8
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.56
Tube of toothpaste $2.45
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $26
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $43
2 tickets to the movies $22
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $214
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $95
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $9
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.91
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.10
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $428
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.20
1 month of gym membership in business district $46
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $10
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 102 prices entered by 24 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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