Cost of Living in Alabama
Prices in Alabama (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Huntsville - 30 contributors in the past 12 months
Birmingham - 20 contributors
Tuscaloosa - 12 contributors
Mobile - 11 contributors
Montgomery - 9 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $18.18 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $64.68 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.53 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $5.04 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.30 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.97 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.35 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.86 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.02 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.85 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.77 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.85 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.43 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.89 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $7.07 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.19 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.65 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.85 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.79 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.16 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.16 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.37 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.14 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $13.57 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.92 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.46 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $8.54 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.58 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $59.38 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.96 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.83 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $31.61 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.92 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $28,996.88 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,039.55 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $237.03 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $62.52 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $67.54 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $43.46 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.30 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $13.14 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,203.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $16,087.11 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $48.75 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $37.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $89.53 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $102.15 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,203.34 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $951.80 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,844.40 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,499.21 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $176.88 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $159.17 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,585.41 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.62 | |
Over the last 12 months, 841 data points were contributed by 236 people of this region.
Last update: 15 October 2026
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