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 3,924.9$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,075.6$, excluding rent.
  • Greensboro is 8.4% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Greensboro is, on average, 31.9% lower than in Austin.
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) 11.50 $ 10.00-12.50
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.25 $ 3.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.97 $ 6.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.12 $ 4.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.27 $ 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.65 $ 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) 3.77 $ 1.89-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.88 $ 3.00-10.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.49 $ 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) 15.00 $ 7.00-24.00
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) 0.77 $ 0.74-0.87
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) 163.07 $ 128.09-350.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 68.60 $ 40.00-180.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 61.80 $ 50.00-120.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.00 $ 15.00-75.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 30.00 $ 10.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $ 12.95-25.00
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) 41.00 $ 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 1,527.14 $ 1,250.00-2,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,112.57 $ 995.00-1,400.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,405.71 $ 1,700.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,802.86 $ 1,400.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 176.49 $ 170.01-182.00
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) 3,492.92 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.07 6.00-6.20

Prices in Greensboro, North Carolina

This city had 114 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 17 January 2026
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