Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Summary of cost of living in Wichita, Kansas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,741
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,768
    • 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 Wichita, Kansas
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.45
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.93
12 eggs, large $4.50
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.35
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.01
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.11
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.53
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.65
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $16
2 liters of coca-cola $2.50
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.16
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,204
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,003
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $228
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $988
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $645
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $138
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $50
40” flat screen tv $241
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $67
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $18
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $43
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $49
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $93
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $91
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $23,381
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.79
Monthly ticket public transport $60
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $13
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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) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $109
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $2.87
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3.90
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.51
Tube of toothpaste $1.77
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $17
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $39
2 tickets to the movies $30
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $49
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $73
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $9
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.03
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $4.23
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $411
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.38
1 month of gym membership in business district $37
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 126 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: April 21, 2025

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