Cost of Living in Louisville
Summary of cost of living in Louisville, KY, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,847.5$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,071.6$, excluding rent.
- Louisville is 24.3% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Louisville is, on average, 55.3% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 72.50 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.86 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.10 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.54 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.67 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.14 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.30 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.54 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.07 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.44 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.17 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.10 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.12 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.15 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.33 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.84 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.86 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.75 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.75 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.82 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,513.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,844.69 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 191.47 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 60.71 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 72.77 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 21.60 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 5.78 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,250.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 16,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 49.93 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.68 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.30 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 110.24 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,519.71 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 964.83 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,962.50 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,929.67 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 275.63 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 193.74 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,931.37 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.40 | |
Prices in Louisville, Kentucky
This city had 300 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 11 February 2026
Last update: 11 February 2026
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