Cost of Living in North Carolina
Prices in North Carolina (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Raleigh - 93 contributors in the past 12 months
Charlotte - 89 contributors
Durham - 31 contributors
Greensboro - 25 contributors
Wilmington - 24 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.01 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 74.27 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.50 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.60 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.78 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.17 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.44 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.00 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.98 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.69 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.03 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.38 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.13 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.58 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.09 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.55 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.19 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.32 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.18 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.23 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.47 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.94 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.76 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 7.94 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.91 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 48.09 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.37 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.34 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 28.19 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.78 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 33,358.68 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,324.60 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 181.43 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 59.52 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 73.35 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 44.11 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.58 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.44 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,305.49 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 21,435.36 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 52.09 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.79 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.60 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 113.09 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,549.61 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,257.37 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,660.73 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,160.81 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 244.19 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 227.83 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,889.81 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.44 |
Over the last 12 months, 2656 data points were contributed by 649 people of this region.
Last update: 25 November 2025
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