Cost of Living in Virginia

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

Top cities by number of contributors:
Richmond - 46 contributors in the past 12 months
Arlington - 37 contributors
Fairfax - 35 contributors
Virginia Beach - 29 contributors
Alexandria - 22 contributors

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	22.81 $	13.00-40.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	80.10 $	58.00-150.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	11.48 $	10.00-14.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.59 $	4.00-8.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.66 $	6.00-12.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.68 $	3.50-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.54 $	2.00-3.50
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.24 $	2.00-3.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.09 $	0.79-1.71
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.43 $	2.00-5.00
White Rice (1 lb)	2.15 $	0.90-4.25
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.31 $	1.99-7.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	6.53 $	3.49-15.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.79 $	2.29-10.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	8.31 $	4.00-14.00
Apples (1 lb)	2.54 $	1.00-4.00
Bananas (1 lb)	0.73 $	0.49-1.90
Oranges (1 lb)	2.28 $	0.89-6.99
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.56 $	1.29-4.99
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.45 $	0.60-3.00
Onions (1 lb)	1.43 $	0.84-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.21 $	1.19-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.23 $	1.00-3.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.12 $	9.00-25.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	1.85 $	1.71-2.86
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.45 $	1.50-6.44
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	9.08 $	7.59-12.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.68 $	1.50-6.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	65.94 $	25.00-135.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.85 $	2.50-6.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.34 $	1.95-3.25
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	22.27 $	20.00-25.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.82 $	0.77-0.90
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	33,126.99 $	28,351.00-36,328.50
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	25,657.22 $	24,733.92-26,800.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	197.41 $	103.53-304.98
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	62.57 $	30.00-120.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.05 $	50.00-120.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	50.61 $	16.00-100.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	22.21 $	12.00-30.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	14.88 $	12.00-20.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,494.14 $	1,000.00-2,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	27,602.69 $	15,316.00-43,200.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	50.29 $	30.00-80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	44.00 $	20.00-75.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	94.65 $	60.00-125.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	120.64 $	70.00-200.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,747.17 $	1,200.00-2,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,436.20 $	950.00-2,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,914.29 $	2,100.00-4,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,496.27 $	1,784.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	261.11 $	196.95-500.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	245.16 $	195.00-377.00
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,620.08 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.44	6.19-7.00

Over the last 12 months, 2364 data points were contributed by 682 people of this region.
Last update: 26 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.

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