Cost of living in Providence
compared to
Cost of living in Providence vs. United States overall average
Providence is 7.9% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.1% more in Providence
- Groceries
-
pay 3.7% more in Providence
- Transportation
-
pay 6.0% less in Providence
- Housing
-
pay 29.4% more in Providence
- Childcare
-
pay 30.8% more in Providence
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.3% more in Providence
- Clothing
-
pay 21.3% less in Providence
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Providence are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Providence.
Providence Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $19.00 |
$15.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$15.00 |
$12.00
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.75 |
$2.00
-
$3.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.33 |
$2.00
-
$3.00
|
Providence - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.36 |
$2.76
-
$6.01
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.37 |
$2.00
-
$8.82
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.31 |
$3.00
-
$8.50
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.68 |
$2.07
-
$8.99
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.90 |
$1.99
-
$8.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.47 |
$0.99
-
$5.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.97 |
$0.39
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.00 |
$1.66
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.66 |
$0.99
-
$4.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.08 |
$0.87
-
$3.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.42 |
$0.99
-
$2.00
|
Providence - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.18 |
$2.96
-
$3.50
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $70.00 |
$70.00
-
$70.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $36,036.53 |
$36,036.53
-
$36,915.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $11.46 |
$11.46
-
$11.46
|
Providence - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50 |
$50.00
-
$80.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,235.62 |
$1,900.00
-
$2,600.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,741.67 |
$1,600.00
-
$1,900.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$243.64 |
$191.18
-
$305.88
|
Providence - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,833.33 |
$1,500.00
-
$2,500.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $30,000.00 |
$30,000.00
-
$30,000.00
|
Providence - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 |
$4.00
-
$10.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.58 |
$4.00
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.00 |
$10.50
-
$12.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $56.00 |
$30.00
-
$90.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.00 |
$14.00
-
$17.00
|
Providence - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.00 |
$25.00
-
$70.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.50 |
$20.00
-
$75.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$67.00 |
$45.00
-
$90.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $83.33 |
$45.00
-
$160.00
|
Providence - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Rhode Island
to see the average cost of cities throughout Rhode Island, like
Providence,
West Greenwich,
West Warwick,
Woonsocket,
East Providence,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Providence.
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