How expensive is Richmond compared to the rest of United States?

Richmond ranks #133 out of 558 cities globally. It is 2.6% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 38.4 and local purchasing power is 151.5.

What is the average rent in Richmond?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond city centre costs approximately USD 1,566 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,293 (saving 17%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,321.

Is Richmond affordable to live in?

Richmond is average overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 VA, United States · #133 of 558 cities · 2026

Costo della Vita a Richmond

2.6% sotto la media di United States

Classificata #133 su 558 città · Più costosa del 76.2% delle città a livello mondiale

-2.6%

Costo della Vita

Vedi classifica United States →

-4.0%

Affitto

Vedi classifica United States →

-8.3%

Generi Alimentari

Vedi classifica United States →

+8.8%

Potere d'Acquisto

Vedi classifica United States →

Rispetto alla media di United States

Prezzi degli Affitti

Prezzi degli Affitti a Richmond

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	USD 1,566/mo	USD 1,293/mo	17%
3 Camere	USD 2,321/mo	USD 2,002/mo	17%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Richmond

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.09	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.87	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.39	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$13.87	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$9.77	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$8.56	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.38	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.90	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.03	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$3.28	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$16.50	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.09

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.87

Bread (500g)

$3.39

Local cheese (1kg)

$13.87

Chicken (1kg)

$9.77

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$8.56

Eggs (12)

$4.38

Milk (1L)

$0.90

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.03

Tomatoes (1kg)

$3.28

Wine (mid-range)

$16.50

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.75	2 sources
Cappuccino	$7.00	1 source
McMeal	$13.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$19.25	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$94.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.75

Cappuccino

$7.00

McMeal

$13.00

Cheap meal

$19.25

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$94.50

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$120.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$55.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$84.09	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$38.29	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$120.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$55.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$84.09

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$38.29

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$15.75	2 sources
Gym membership	$66.50	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$15.75

Gym membership

$66.50

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.82	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$52.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.82

Taxi start

$2.50

Monthly pass

$52.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$216.16	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$216.16

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Indici di Costo

Costo della Vita

-2.6% Average

Affitto

-4.0% Average

Generi Alimentari

-8.3% Affordable

Ristoranti

+9.2% Expensive

Potere d'Acquisto

+8.8% Strong

Vivere a Richmond: Cosa Aspettarsi

Richmond è average secondo gli standard globali (classificata #133 su 558 città). È 2.6% più economico rispetto alla media di United States, basato su 80 città.

La spesa alimentare è affordable, mentre mangiare fuori è expensive. Groceries offre il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo, mentre Restaurants è il più costoso.

Il potere d'acquisto locale è forte — i residenti possono permettersi più beni e servizi rispetto alla maggior parte delle città.

Costo della Vita a Richmond

Prezzi degli Affitti a Richmond

Prices of Goods & Services in Richmond

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici di Costo

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