Cost of Living in Nebraska

Prices in Nebraska (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)

Top cities by number of contributors:
Omaha - 46 contributors in the past 12 months
Lincoln - 26 contributors
Kearney - 6 contributors
Bellevue - 2 contributors
McCook - 1 contributors

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 19.61 $ 12.00-27.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 63.29 $ 45.00-125.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.99 $ 10.89-14.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.19 $ 3.50-7.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.25 $ 5.00-9.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.43 $ 4.00-6.25
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.52 $ 2.00-3.89
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.77 $ 1.00-2.50
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.87 $ 0.69-1.06
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.70 $ 1.08-4.19
White Rice (1 lb) 2.38 $ 1.20-4.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.96 $ 2.00-6.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.08 $ 3.75-12.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.46 $ 2.99-8.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 6.55 $ 4.00-8.00
Apples (1 lb) 2.50 $ 1.30-4.00
Bananas (1 lb) 1.00 $ 0.50-2.08
Oranges (1 lb) 2.64 $ 1.19-4.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.15 $ 1.19-3.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.19 $ 0.50-3.75
Onions (1 lb) 1.47 $ 0.70-2.50
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.08 $ 1.00-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.74 $ 1.00-4.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 16.00 $ 12.00-22.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.06 $ 1.43-4.27
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.65 $ 1.67-5.99
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 9.04 $ 8.56-10.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.45 $ 1.25-2.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 46.44 $ 23.00-55.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.74 $ 2.95-6.75
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.81 $ 2.20-5.50
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 28.35 $ 25.12-35.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.78 $ 0.70-0.87
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,613.16 $ 30,000.00-36,681.78
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,130.97 $ 25,000.00-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 206.80 $ 120.00-350.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 56.25 $ 30.00-110.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 67.35 $ 50.00-105.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 47.69 $ 10.00-60.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 27.75 $ 14.00-36.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 13.75 $ 12.00-15.50
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 843.33 $ 550.00-1,200.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 18,449.00 $ 4,347.00-45,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 55.61 $ 30.00-69.99
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 37.44 $ 15.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 93.38 $ 50.00-135.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 114.22 $ 59.99-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,238.75 $ 850.00-1,700.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,021.87 $ 700.00-1,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,996.88 $ 1,800.00-3,700.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,901.92 $ 1,200.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 174.70 $ 170.00-196.95
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 172.59 $ 160.00-179.02
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,898.23 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.43 5.00-6.80

Over the last 12 months, 457 data points were contributed by 135 people of this region.
Last update: 24 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.

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