Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 19% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 16% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $17 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 | $4.74 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 | $1.04 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.09 | $4.30 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 | $3.72 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.76 | $5.63 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 | $3.49 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 | $1.66 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.23 | $4.08 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $19 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.87 | $2.41 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 | $3.05 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 27% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,885 | $2,033 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,228 | $1,295 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 | $437 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,043 | $1,471 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $800 | $1,019 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 | $342 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 | $57 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 | $315 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 | $135 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $17 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $27 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 11% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 | $58 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 | $37 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 | $91 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 | $108 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 28% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,880 | $26,504 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 | $0.94 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 | $70 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $15 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 11% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.56 | $6 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $14 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 | $86 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $9 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 | $3.09 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $5.11 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.93 | $3.76 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 | $1.79 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $21 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 | $49 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 | $186 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 | $90 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $14 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 | $4.95 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 | $5.31 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $373 | $368 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 | $0.17 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 | $38 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $9 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 158 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2024.
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