Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Summary of cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,491
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,210
    • 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 St. Louis, Missouri
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.92
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.14
12 eggs, large $4.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.51
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.89
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.38
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.63
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.54
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $19
2 liters of coca-cola $2.39
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.22
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,640
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,226
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $430
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,465
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $964
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $222
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $60
40” flat screen tv $246
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $140
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $62
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $40
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $100
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $104
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $28,695
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.88
Monthly ticket public transport $75
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $14
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $86
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.10
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.42
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.36
Tube of toothpaste $1.86
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $27
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $46
2 tickets to the movies $28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $186
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $100
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.63
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.30
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $372
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.17
1 month of gym membership in business district $57
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 193 prices entered by 20 different people.
Latest price update: November 22, 2024

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