Cost of Living in Nashville
Summary of cost of living in Nashville, TN, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,245.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,175.1$, excluding rent.
- Nashville is 25.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Nashville is, on average, 17.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 72.50 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.00 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.74 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.32 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.06 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.69 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.80 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.91 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.29 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.42 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.70 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.81 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.04 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.33 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.70 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.06 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.71 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.08 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.06 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.95 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 21.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.78 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,916.90 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,534.35 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 204.04 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 78.00 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 71.26 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 44.88 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,244.17 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 30,400.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 61.88 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 50.50 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.50 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 134.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,835.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,625.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,808.33 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,740.62 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 325.19 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.85 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,401.96 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.43 |
Prices in Nashville, Tennessee
This city had 629 entries in the past 12 months by 79 different contributors.
Last update: 4 November 2025
Last update: 4 November 2025
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| Cost of Living in Birmingham, Alabama | 192.95 miles |
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