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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Richmond

2.6% onder het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #133 van 558 steden · Duurder dan 76.2% van de steden wereldwijd

-2.6%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

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-4.0%

Huur

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-8.3%

Boodschappen

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+8.8%

Koopkracht

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Vergeleken met het United States-gemiddelde

Huurprijzen

Huurprijzen in Richmond

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,566/mo	USD 1,293/mo	17%
3-Kamer	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. August 2026.

Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-2.6% Average

Huur

-4.0% Average

Boodschappen

-8.3% Affordable

Restaurants

+9.2% Expensive

Koopkracht

+8.8% Strong

Wonen in Richmond: Wat te Verwachten

Richmond is average naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #133 van 558 steden). 2.6% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 80 steden.

Boodschappen zijn affordable, terwijl uit eten expensive is. Groceries biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Restaurants het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk — inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Richmond

Huurprijzen in Richmond

Prices of Goods & Services in Richmond

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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