Cost of living in Arnold

In Arnold, United States, a single person typically needs around $2008 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4731 monthly.

How expensive is Arnold compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Arnold is 41% more expensive overall.

How does Arnold compare to your city?

Arnold is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Arnold is, on average, 52% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Arnold?

Who is Arnold a good fit for?

Arnold 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 Arnold so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Arnold?

Food costs in Arnold are 15% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Arnold?

Public transport in Arnold is 20% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more economical option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2008 $
Without Rent
744 $
Rent & Utilities
1265 $
Food
550 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4552 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
20.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18 $
Dinner 56.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.19 $
Capuccino 4.41 $
Coke, 330ml 2.46 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.83 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.58 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.18 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.13 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.1 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.3 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.28 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.93 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.21 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.44 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.04 $
Cigarette pack 7.88 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.83 $
Monthly Pass 72.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.87 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 92.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.4 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.15 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.03 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.12 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 122 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 187 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 65.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,017 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,881 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,318 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,314 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,927 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,729 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,552 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.46%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.8 $
Haircut 17.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 75.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,059 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,377 $

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