Cost of Living in
Grand Rapids
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Grand Rapids, United States. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
202Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
45.22
Healthcare System
84.96
Purchasing Power
164
Climate & Air
63
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$2,177.20
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$2,201.50
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$2,460.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,082.17
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$2,155.00
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,655.80
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$20.00
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$118.90
General
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$21,000.00
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$909.29
Men's Leather Business Shoes$116.67
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$87.02
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$47.50
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$58.91
Bananas (1 kg)$1.63
Onions (1 kg)$3.66
Lettuce (1 Head)$2.83
Local Cheese (1 kg)$15.35
Tomatoes (1 kg)$6.23
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$10.75
Oranges (1 kg)$5.59
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$15.00
Potatoes (1 kg)$2.13
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.85
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$3,880.54
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$6.30
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$25,248.17
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$36,033.00
Markets
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$3.32
Apples (1 kg)$4.92
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$13.12
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$2.50
Eggs (12, Large Size)$4.01
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$0.75
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$14.70
White Rice (1 kg)$3.31
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$1.58
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$47.00
Restaurants
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$2.01
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.55
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.38
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$6.00
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$18.99
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$10.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$75.00
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$40.83
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$15.00
Transportation
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$1.75
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$31.50
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$4.70
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$2.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)$0.88
Utilities (Monthly)
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$47.50
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$69.17