PRICES IN THE UNITED STATES
The United States is a highly developed country with a large economy, a high standard of living, and decent wages. At the same time, life in the US is often very expensive. Of course, much depends on the state. For example, living in California is significantly more expensive than in Illinois or Tennessee. This applies to both real estate and food prices. Incidentally, the best US states to live in are Iowa, Minnesota, and Utah.
Prices in the US vary greatly depending on the region/city, retail chain, quality of goods, and so on. However, in general, the cost of basic food and essential items is quite reasonable in relation to the population's income. The country has healthy competition, a favorable business environment, a stable currency, and low inflation. Below, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in the US in 2025.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in the US in 2025.
PRICES IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.05 $ |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 3.61 $ |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 4.59 $ |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 3.84 $ |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 12.92 $ |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 12.02 $ |
| Apples (1 kg) | 5.25 $ |
| Banana (1 kg) | 1.68 $ |
| Orange (1 kg) | 4.48 $ |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 4.90 $ |
| Potato (1 kg) | 2.94 $ |
| Onion (1 kg) | 3.07 $ |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.19 $ |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.21 $ |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 15.00 $ |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 1.92 $ |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.56 $ |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 10.00 $ |
Important. Companies selling consumer goods in densely populated urban areas often pay higher rents than businesses in rural areas. Therefore, part of the additional costs in the form of higher retail prices is passed on to consumers.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 2.50 $ |
| Monthly pass | 65.00 $ |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 1.74 $ |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 0.93 $ |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 206.43 $ |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 56.85 $ |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 70.86 $ |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 46.71 $ |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 21.60 $ |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 14.00 $ |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 51.77 $ |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 42.39 $ |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 89.00 $ |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 112.96 $ |
| Standard men's haircut | 31.00 $ |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.37 $ |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.05 $ |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 1,750.25 $ |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 2,920.33 $ |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different American cities.
In most states with high incomes and high consumer prices, people living there can usually afford to purchase more goods and services than residents of states with lower prices and salaries.
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