Cost of Living in Greensboro

Summary of cost of living in Greensboro, NC, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,027.9, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,109.0, excluding rent.
  • Greensboro is 29.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Greensboro is, on average, 47.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $18.25 12.00-35.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $70.00 60.00-80.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $12.25 11.00-14.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $5.50 3.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $6.97 6.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $4.90 4.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.27 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.62 1.50-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $0.84 0.68-0.97
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.37 1.29-4.53
White Rice (1 lb) $1.45 1.00-2.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.81 1.89-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.88 3.00-10.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $3.99 2.39-10.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.76 4.50-11.00
Apples (1 lb) $1.87 1.00-2.75
Bananas (1 lb) $1.02 0.55-2.14
Oranges (1 lb) $1.87 1.29-3.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.92 1.25-2.00
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.07 0.79-1.50
Onions (1 lb) $1.49 1.00-2.00
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.83 1.59-2.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.14 1.00-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $14.00 11.75-15.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.65 1.21-2.14
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.01 1.50-6.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $7.95 7.95-8.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $58.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $3.75 2.50-5.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $18.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.85 0.74-1.07
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,535.00 30,000.00-35,749.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,174.90 25,174.90-25,454.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $183.39 128.09-285.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $69.83 50.00-83.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $63.16 50.00-75.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $61.67 15.00-75.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $30.00 10.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $14.00 12.75-16.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $771.67 515.00-1,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $25,000.00 20,000.00-30,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $51.50 39.00-70.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $37.25 20.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $70.00 50.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $116.33 75.00-149.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,456.67 950.00-2,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,073.83 898.00-1,400.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,373.33 1,600.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,774.83 1,329.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $177.59 170.01-250.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $176.49 170.01-182.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,703.00
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.11 6.00-6.40

Prices in Greensboro, North Carolina

This city had 142 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
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