Cost of living in Rhode Island
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 8 cities in the state of Rhode Island, such as
Providence,
West Warwick,
West Greenwich,
East Providence,
Woonsocket,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Rhode Island, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $25.00 |
$15.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50 |
$10.00
-
$11.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.60 |
$2.30
-
$3.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.08 |
$2.00
-
$2.30
|
Rhode Island - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.21 |
$0.98
-
$6.01
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.62 |
$2.20
-
$13.23
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.87 |
$2.65
-
$6.35
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.50 |
$4.00
-
$6.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.83 |
$1.99
-
$8.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.20 |
$0.99
-
$3.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.68 |
$0.42
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.33 |
$1.25
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.87 |
$0.99
-
$4.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.82 |
$1.00
-
$2.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.43 |
$1.00
-
$1.80
|
Rhode Island - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.91 |
$3.30
-
$5.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $55.00 |
$40.00
-
$70.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $29,000.00 |
$29,000.00
-
$35,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $21.40 |
$18.41
-
$27.40
|
Rhode Island - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$64.00 |
$50.00
-
$75.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,666.67 |
$1,500.00
-
$1,900.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,166.67 |
$1,000.00
-
$1,400.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$160.51 |
$68.82
-
$241.26
|
Rhode Island - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,475.00 |
$1,450.00
-
$1,500.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $30,000.00 |
$30,000.00
-
$45,000.00
|
Rhode Island - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 |
$3.00
-
$9.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.46 |
$3.50
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.50 |
$9.99
-
$11.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $45.00 |
$15.00
-
$75.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.38 |
$12.00
-
$13.00
|
Rhode Island - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$38.67 |
$30.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.75 |
$15.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$61.67 |
$45.00
-
$85.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $91.67 |
$45.00
-
$150.00
|
Rhode Island - Cost of clothing
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