Cost of Living in Reno
Summary of cost of living in Reno, NV, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,553.8$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,244.9$, excluding rent.
- Reno is 26.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Reno is, on average, 64.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.29 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.88 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.90 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.53 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.09 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.09 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.33 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.79 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.22 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.07 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.66 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.45 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.57 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.66 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.47 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.21 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.30 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.03 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.36 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.94 $ | |
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) | 3.85 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.10 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.07 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 31,161.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,322.90 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 171.19 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 86.50 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 90.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 40.27 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.75 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,348.57 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 27,300.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 53.16 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33.25 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.52 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 147.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,630.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,338.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,566.22 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,136.11 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 310.80 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 325.55 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,232.70 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.48 | |
Prices in Reno, Nevada
This city had 166 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 20 December 2025
Last update: 20 December 2025
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Vic
on May 01, 2024:
Comparing Reno to New York City is and saying Reno is much cheaper is a very poor choice of a city to compare. Very misleading.