Cost of Living in Asheville
Summary of cost of living in Asheville, NC, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,454.9, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,232.2, excluding rent.
- Asheville is 20.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Asheville is, on average, 27.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $22.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $100.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $7.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $9.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.83 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.54 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.99 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.98 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.95 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.03 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $7.19 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $6.23 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $7.01 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.87 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.69 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.87 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.29 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.06 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.31 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.35 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.50 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.78 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $5.20 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $7.95 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $80.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $4.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $35.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.84 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $32,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,059.07 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $187.40 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $60.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $112.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $37.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.75 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $13.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $2,577.11 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $54,725.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $58.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $50.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $115.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $157.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,029.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,583.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $3,184.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,446.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $396.90 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $296.44 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,621.73 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.01 | |
Prices in Asheville, North Carolina
This city had 200 entries in the past 12 months by 9 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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Thank you for this information.
I wonder if you could add taxes: personal income, property, sales, Social Security, etc.
Thanks again.
Tim