Cost of Living in New York City vs George Town

Cost of living in New York City is 31% higher than in George Town (without rent).

Rent in New York City is 3% more expensive than in George Town.

Cost of living including rent in New York City is 11% higher than in George Town.

Food in New York City is 3% cheaper than in George Town.

Transport in New York City is 590% more expensive than in George Town.

New York City vs. George Town Comparision

New York City George Town
Cost of Living, including rent
4,051 $
3,644 $
Without Rent
1,431 $
1,093 $
Rent & Utilities
2,620 $
2,551 $
Food
807 $
836 $
Transport
399 $
58 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5,777 $
5,788 $
Quality of Life
97
78
Population
8.8M
41.0K

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New York City George Town

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
24.7 $ 29.8 $
Dinner, for 2 111 $ 81.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.6 $ 15.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 9.78 $ 7.16 $
Capuccino 6.22 $ 6.66 $
Coke, 330ml 3.16 $ 3.59 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.39 $ 3.24 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.43 $ 4.91 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.1 $ 5.87 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.36 $ 9.58 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.6 $ 15.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.7 $ 15 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 19.2 $ 14.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.78 $ 5.21 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.13 $ 4.44 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.75 $ 7.76 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.22 $ 2.96 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.62 $ 2.91 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.57 $ 1.83 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.88 $ 2.74 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 20.1 $ 23.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.49 $ 3.99 $
Cigarette pack 17.1 $ 13.2 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 2.88 $ 3.01 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 138 $ 30.2 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.02 $ 1.78 $
Taxi, 8 km 27.1 $ 21.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 156 $ 110 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.5 $ 9.99 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 10 $ 5.36 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 7.97 $ 3.97 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.36 $ 2.41 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
122 $ 126 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
187 $ 196 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
69.3 $ 113 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 2,361 $ 2,239 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,996 $ 4,623 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,702 $ 2,606 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 5,005 $ 5,633 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 19,111 $ 8,428 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,215 $ 4,209 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,777 $ 5,788 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.73 % 7.76 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 144 $ 87.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 19.8 $ 18.1 $
Haircut 25.4 $ 23.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 111 $ 129 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 65.6 $ 94.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,717 $ 1,615 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,585 $ 26,502 $