Cost of Living in Wilmington
Summary of cost of living in Wilmington, NC, United States:
- Rent in Wilmington is, on average, 11.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.21 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.68 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.67 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.88 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.83 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.67 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.72 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.33 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.46 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.63 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.41 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.90 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.69 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.35 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.17 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.92 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.75 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.15 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,620.61 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,591.25 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 181.01 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.67 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.67 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.33 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 0.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,450.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.00 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.50 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 103.33 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 113.33 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,380.00 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,190.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,391.67 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,910.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 268.24 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.74 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,998.22 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.60 |
Prices in Wilmington, North Carolina
This city had 193 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: March 2025
Last update: March 2025
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