Cost of Living in Eugene
Summary of cost of living in Eugene, OR, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,960.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,074.8$, excluding rent.
- Eugene is 4.2% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Eugene is, on average, 26.7% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.06 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.88 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.07 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.03 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.56 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.06 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.70 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.92 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.24 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.00 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.96 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.80 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.55 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.04 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.90 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.53 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.16 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.88 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.02 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 33,555.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 23,822.10 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 133.88 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 46.00 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 64.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 53.00 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.50 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,222.22 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,250.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 57.50 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.25 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.25 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 107.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,408.33 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,338.43 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,440.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,182.50 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 304.74 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 305.39 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,819.62 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.07 | |
Prices in Eugene, Oregon
This city had 97 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 26 February 2026
Last update: 26 February 2026
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