Cost of Living in Little Rock

Summary of cost of living in Little Rock, AR, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,809.5, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,066.5, excluding rent.
  • Little Rock is 16.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Little Rock is, on average, 32.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $17.00 15.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $75.00 60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $11.00 10.50-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $5.50 5.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $6.50 4.50-7.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.20 4.00-6.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $3.00 2.50-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.38 2.00-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.06 1.00-1.11
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $2.62 2.00-4.00
White Rice (1 lb) $1.32 0.80-2.49
Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.46 2.50-4.59
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.54 3.29-6.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.38 3.50-7.36
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $10.00 6.00-15.00
Apples (1 lb) $2.27 1.50-5.00
Bananas (1 lb) $0.66 0.55-0.76
Oranges (1 lb) $1.25 0.99-4.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.74 0.89-2.29
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.27 0.60-3.00
Onions (1 lb) $1.14 0.88-1.59
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.97 1.19-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.88 1.50-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $12.00 10.00-22.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.78 1.49-2.29
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $1.71 1.20-4.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $9.48 8.00-12.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.35 1.35-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $36.00 36.00-36.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.50 2.50-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.41 2.41-2.41
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $24.00 24.00-24.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.82 0.69-1.01
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $36,736.00 27,000.00-37,649.85
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,832.41 25,612.81-26,052.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $217.50 160.00-531.25
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $60.25 35.00-107.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $68.50 50.00-99.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $28.75 15.00-125.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $14.00 12.00-14.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $13.00 10.50-15.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,033.33 1,033.33-1,041.67
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $18,980.00 18,980.00-20,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $51.25 20.00-70.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $38.75 20.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $83.75 60.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $150.00 85.00-200.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,135.00 1,000.00-1,303.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $883.25 800.00-1,380.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,548.00 1,350.00-2,430.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,298.00 1,210.00-1,980.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $176.39 151.99-195.09
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $124.82 117.06-154.03
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,801.50
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.25 6.00-6.75

Prices in Little Rock, Arkansas

This city had 222 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
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