Cost of Living in Nashville
Summary of cost of living in Nashville, TN, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,503.0, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,250.5, excluding rent.
- Nashville is 1.9% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Nashville is, on average, 44.0% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $18.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $80.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $6.99 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $6.66 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.88 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.46 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.13 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.51 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.79 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.23 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $5.89 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $6.45 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $8.40 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.58 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.68 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.87 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.25 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.20 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.40 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.29 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.60 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.44 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.76 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $10.30 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $65.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.50 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $21.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.99 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $37,359.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27,536.36 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $228.08 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $80.55 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $77.78 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $54.76 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $14.35 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $15.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,460.42 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $30,400.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $55.07 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $42.94 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $92.24 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $138.63 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,952.78 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,398.22 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $4,358.57 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,465.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $734.86 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $249.63 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,626.85 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.07 | |
Prices in Nashville, Tennessee
This city had 618 entries in the past 12 months by 42 different contributors.
Last update: 24 July 2026
Last update: 24 July 2026
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