Basic Grocery Prices
Monthly Essentials
Transportation & Living Cost
100

Gallon of milk

around $4.32 to $4.45 

100

Buss pass price per month in most cities

$30 to $120

100

Average cost someone spends on gas per month 

$179-$201

200

Dozen of eggs

$3.50 to $6.00

200
Electricity bill per month

$180-$230

200

Average cost someone spends on car insurance per month

$186-$195

300

Loaf of bread

$2.50-$4.50

300

Internet bill per month

$60-$100

300

Average cost for food for one person per month

$300-$500

400

Fast food meal

$7–$9

400

Cell phone plan per month

$60–$70/month

400

Average cost of living expenses for housing in Iowa

$239,547 to $285,000