In Salem, India, a family of four typically needs around $872 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $330 monthly.
Salem is 69% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Salem is 85% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Salem is, on average, 96% lower than in New York City.
Salem is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Salem's cost is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs are 53% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 66% lower than the European benchmark, offering great value for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.37 $ |
| Dinner | 8.36 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.43 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.02 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 9.47 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 13.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.06 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.54 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 18 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 11.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 79 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 204 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 96 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 305 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,474 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 382 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 36 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.05% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.19 $ |
| Haircut | 1.68 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 36.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 33 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,323 $ |