Cost of living in Apex

Apex, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2217 for one person and $5338 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Apex compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Apex is 55% more expensive overall.

How does Apex compare to your city?

Apex is 41% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Apex is, on average, 48% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Apex?

Who is Apex a good fit for?

Apex tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Apex so expensive?

The primary driver of Apex's high cost is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Apex?

Yes, food prices in Apex are 30% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Apex?

Public transport in Apex is 34% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2217 $
Without Rent
849 $
Rent & Utilities
1368 $
Food
619 $
Transport
49 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5588 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
58.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.4 $
Dinner 75.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.69 $
Capuccino 5.2 $
Coke, 330ml 2.46 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.98 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.98 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.42 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.97 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.13 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.87 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.46 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.68 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.64 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.74 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.49 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.36 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.79 $
Cigarette pack 7.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.49 $
Monthly Pass 45.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.88 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 153 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.17 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.52 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.95 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.44 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 112 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 174 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 64.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,162 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,088 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,308 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,512 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,333 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,785 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,588 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 58 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.1 $
Haircut 21.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 104 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,415 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,940 $

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Apex vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 55% less expensive) Apex vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Apex vs Coban (Coban is 59% less expensive) Apex vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 65% less expensive) Apex vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 59% less expensive) Apex vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Apex vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 61% less expensive) Apex vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 61% less expensive) Apex vs Flores (Flores is 61% less expensive) Apex vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
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Apex vs Managua (Managua is 65% less expensive) Apex vs Leon (Leon is 71% less expensive) Apex vs Masaya (Masaya is 68% less expensive) Apex vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 75% less expensive) Apex vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 71% less expensive) Apex vs Esteli (Esteli is 73% less expensive) Apex vs Granada (Granada is 69% less expensive) Apex vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 79% less expensive) Apex vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 70% less expensive) Apex vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 60% less expensive)