What does groceries cost in Iowa City?

Basic groceries in Iowa City cost: chicken breast (1kg) ($5), milk (1L) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($3), apples (1kg) ($3), bread (500g) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Iowa City?

Dining out in Iowa City: mid-range restaurant meal ($61), coffee ($4), local beer ($4), inexpensive meal ($12).

What does housing cost in Iowa City?

Average monthly rent in Iowa City: 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1810), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1036), 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1075), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($753).

What does transportation cost in Iowa City?

Transportation costs in Iowa City: gasoline per liter ($0.72), monthly transport pass ($30.00).

What does utilities cost in Iowa City?

Monthly utilities in Iowa City: internet ($48), basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($153).

What does entertainment cost in Iowa City?

Entertainment costs in Iowa City: movie ticket ($21), theater ticket ($108), gym membership ($46).

What does personal care cost in Iowa City?

Personal care items in Iowa City: deodorant ($4), shampoo ($5), toothpaste ($2), haircut ($23).

What does clothing cost in Iowa City?

Clothing prices in Iowa City: jeans ($48), dress ($58), sneakers ($77), leather shoes ($102).

What does healthcare cost in Iowa City?

Healthcare costs in Iowa City: cold medicine ($8).

What does other expenses cost in Iowa City?

Costs in Iowa City include: tablet ($479), tv ($387), microwave ($86), laundryDetergent ($11), cleaning ($24).

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United States

Iowa City

Iowa

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74,828 people • 8:41 PM

Lifestyle

Street Cleanliness

Excellent

Food Scene

Good

Nightlife

Good

Coffee Culture

Good

Work

Power Reliability

Excellent

Work Cafés

Excellent

Coworking

Good

Nature

Green Spaces

Excellent

Community

Nomad Community

Limited

Cost of Living

Total

$4,001

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$307

Food Outside

$544

Base Cost

$87

Source

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Weather

10/11/2025

Air Quality

Good

29/500

Forecast

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3°C

-3°C

Feels like: -4°C

Monthly Weather Trends

Monthly Air Quality

WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

245.66 Mbps

Max

871.41 Mbps

Min

4.80 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

112.92 Mbps

Max

638.19 Mbps

Min

1.14 Mbps

Latency

13 ms

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Safety

8/10 - Very Safe

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Safe

Safety Index

Safe

Crime Index

Low

Mobility

Walkability

Excellent

Public Transit

Excellent

Bikeability

Excellent

Communities

1 communities

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