Cost of Living in Cincinnati
Summary of cost of living in Cincinnati, OH, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,727.3$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,027.5$, excluding rent.
- Cincinnati is 43.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cincinnati is, on average, 62.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.25 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.47 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.11 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.05 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.99 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.74 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.26 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.70 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.31 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.00 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.15 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.79 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.23 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.78 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.43 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.04 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.33 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 106.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.17 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,111.63 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,164.01 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 120.22 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.00 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 58.42 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.42 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.75 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,566.11 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,408.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 40.38 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.00 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.38 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.75 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,536.25 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,065.83 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,020.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,000.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 201.46 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 181.02 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,958.39 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.51 |
Prices in Cincinnati, Ohio
This city had 489 entries in the past 12 months by 58 different contributors.
Last update: 30 June 2025
Last update: 30 June 2025
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