Cost of Living in Branford vs New York City

Cost of living in Branford is 38% lower than in New York City (without rent).

Rent in Branford is 43% cheaper than in New York City.

Cost of living including rent in Branford is 41% lower than in New York City.

Food in Branford is 20% cheaper than in New York City.

Transport in Branford is 84% cheaper than in New York City.

Branford vs. New York City Comparision

Branford New York City
Cost of Living, including rent
2,385 $
4,051 $
Without Rent
885 $
1,431 $
Rent & Utilities
1,500 $
2,620 $
Food
645 $
807 $
Transport
64 $
399 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4,482 $
5,777 $
Quality of Life
67
97
Population
28.3K
8.8M

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Branford New York City

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
17.7 $ 24.7 $
Dinner, for 2 78.9 $ 111 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.6 $ 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.04 $ 9.78 $
Capuccino 4.93 $ 6.22 $
Coke, 330ml 2.39 $ 3.16 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $ 1.39 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.18 $ 4.43 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.17 $ 6.1 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.11 $ 5.36 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.7 $ 16.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $ 13.7 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.6 $ 19.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.31 $ 5.78 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.95 $ 2.13 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.91 $ 5.75 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.07 $ 3.22 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.35 $ 3.62 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.39 $ 1.57 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.3 $ 2.88 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.2 $ 20.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.17 $ 3.49 $
Cigarette pack 11.3 $ 17.1 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 1.84 $ 2.88 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 66.4 $ 138 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 0.93 $ 1.02 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.6 $ 27.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 158 $ 156 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.1 $ 10.5 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 6.63 $ 10 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.19 $ 7.97 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.89 $ 2.36 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
103 $ 122 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
159 $ 187 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
61.5 $ 69.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,273 $ 2,361 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,425 $ 3,996 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,589 $ 2,702 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,116 $ 5,005 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,889 $ 19,111 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,718 $ 3,215 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,482 $ 5,777 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.44 % 6.73 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33.5 $ 144 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.7 $ 19.8 $
Haircut 20.2 $ 25.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.2 $ 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.2 $ 65.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,616 $ 1,717 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,328 $ 20,585 $