Cost of Living in Toledo

Summary of cost of living in Toledo, OH, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,732.4$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,040.8$, excluding rent.
  • Toledo is 26.4% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Toledo is, on average, 71.3% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 13.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 65.59 $ 60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 $ 9.99-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 $ 4.00-11.99
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.00 $ 5.00-20.59
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.30 $ 4.00-6.25
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.25 $ 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.56 $ 1.00-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.92 $ 0.70-1.32
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.01 $ 2.25-4.00
White Rice (1 lb) 1.85 $ 1.00-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.23 $ 2.00-4.50
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.06 $ 2.50-15.95
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.46 $ 3.00-5.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.39 $ 4.00-8.99
Apples (1 lb) 1.51 $ 1.16-3.00
Bananas (1 lb) 0.67 $ 0.50-1.15
Oranges (1 lb) 2.01 $ 1.00-3.29
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.70 $ 0.98-3.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.20 $ 0.45-2.00
Onions (1 lb) 0.91 $ 0.50-1.49
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.58 $ 1.25-4.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $ 1.49-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 13.50 $ 7.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.97 $ 1.57-2.86
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.12 $ 2.00-6.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $ 9.59-11.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.25 $ 1.25-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 57.50 $ 40.00-75.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.50 $ 2.50-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.02 $ 2.50-4.02
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 40.00 $ 21.00-40.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.82 $ 0.76-0.92
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,111.63 $ 35,000.00-36,168.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,638.09 $ 25,185.61-26,427.25
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 199.41 $ 110.00-300.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.80 $ 25.00-79.50
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 65.00 $ 50.00-98.60
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 31.25 $ 20.00-50.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 20.00 $ 20.00-20.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 12.00 $ 11.00-12.75
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,466.67 $ 300.00-3,500.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 14,250.00 $ 9,000.00-19,500.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 48.00 $ 19.00-65.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 40.00 $ 29.00-45.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 72.50 $ 59.00-75.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 78.75 $ 50.00-125.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 883.33 $ 800.00-1,070.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 671.00 $ 650.00-1,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,294.50 $ 1,138.00-1,650.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,246.50 $ 800.00-1,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 144.00 $ 141.03-146.97
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 144.00 $ 141.03-146.97
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,230.56 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.31 5.50-6.80

Prices in Toledo, Ohio

This city had 131 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 18 January 2026
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Jacob Slagle on May 11, 2023:
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