Cost of living in Lancaster

Dining and Restaurants

• Inexpensive Restaurant Meal - A meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $17.5 on average, with a range between $15 and $30.
• Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two) - For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $60, with prices ranging from $47 to $80.
• Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's) - A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $10, with a range between $10 and $15.
• Beverages (e.g., Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Cappuccino, Coke/Pepsi) - Domestic beer ranges from $4.5 to $10, imported beer $5 to $12, cappuccino $4 to $6, and Coke/Pepsi $1 to $4.

Grocery Prices

• Milk - Milk is priced between $0.59 and $1.19 per liter, averaging $0.86.
• Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread) - A loaf of fresh white bread costs between $2.2 and $8.82, with an average price of $3.58.
• Eggs (Dozen) - A dozen eggs range from $3 to $8, averaging $6.33.
• Fruits (e.g., Apples, Oranges) - Apples cost $3.31 to $11.02 per kg, while oranges range from $5.51 to $8.82 per kg.
• Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes, Lettuce) - Potatoes are priced between $1.98 and $8.82 per kg, and lettuce costs $1 to $6 per head.

Transportation

• Fuel (Gasoline) - Gasoline is priced between $0.77 and $1.04 per liter.
• Taxi Fares - Taxi fares start at $7, with a cost of $15 per hour of waiting.

Housing Costs

Utilities

• Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.) - Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost between $113.33 and $300, averaging $172.22.
• Internet - Internet services range from $50 to $100, with an average cost of $80.84.