Cost of living in Benton

In Benton, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4805 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1983 monthly.

How expensive is Benton compared to other cities?

Benton is 39% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Benton compare to your city?

Benton is 36% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Benton is, on average, 60% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Benton?

Who is Benton a good fit for?

Benton 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.

FAQ

Why is Benton so expensive?

The high cost of living in Benton is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Benton?

Yes, food prices in Benton are 49% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Benton?

Public transport in Benton is 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it more accessible.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1983 $
Without Rent
922 $
Rent & Utilities
1061 $
Food
709 $
Transport
45 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3713 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
35.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.8 $
Dinner 67.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.93 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.04 $
Capuccino 4.64 $
Coke, 330ml 2.52 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.65 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.7 $
Eggs, 12 pack 7 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 20 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.99 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.42 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.21 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.12 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.69 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.59 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 2.63 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.52 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 10.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.53 $
Monthly Pass 39 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.8 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 138 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 14.8 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.9 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.86 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.39 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 185 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 289 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 759 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,394 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 988 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,707 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,292 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,054 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,713 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.57%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 51.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.5 $
Haircut 17.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 83.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,041 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,345 $

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Benton vs George Town (George Town is 84% more expensive)
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Benton vs Nassau (Nassau is 39% more expensive) Benton vs Freeport (Freeport is 11% more expensive)
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Benton vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 18% more expensive) Benton vs Luganville (Luganville is 54% more expensive)
United States
Benton vs New York City (New York City is 104% more expensive) Benton vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 61% more expensive) Benton vs Chicago (Chicago is 34% more expensive) Benton vs Houston (Houston is 13% more expensive) Benton vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 19% more expensive) Benton vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 28% more expensive) Benton vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 11% more expensive) Benton vs San Diego (San Diego is 69% more expensive) Benton vs Dallas (Dallas is 29% more expensive) Benton vs San Jose (San Jose is 85% more expensive)
Canada
Benton vs Toronto (Toronto is 30% more expensive) Benton vs Montreal (Montreal is 1% less expensive) Benton vs Calgary (Calgary is 8% more expensive) Benton vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 13% more expensive) Benton vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 10% less expensive) Benton vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 12% less expensive) Benton vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 25% more expensive) Benton vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 34% more expensive) Benton vs Brampton (Brampton is 7% more expensive) Benton vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 9% more expensive)
Barbados
Benton vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 31% less expensive) Benton vs Holetown (Holetown is 30% less expensive)
Panama
Benton vs Panama City (Panama City is 30% less expensive) Benton vs Colon (Colon is 40% less expensive) Benton vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 38% less expensive) Benton vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 47% less expensive) Benton vs David (David is 58% less expensive) Benton vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 52% less expensive) Benton vs Balboa (Balboa is 37% less expensive) Benton vs Pacora (Pacora is 37% less expensive) Benton vs Chitre (Chitre is 45% less expensive) Benton vs Penonome (Penonome is 45% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Benton vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 37% less expensive) Benton vs Cayon (Cayon is 37% less expensive)
Cuba
Benton vs Havana (Havana is 48% less expensive) Benton vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 29% less expensive) Benton vs Holguin (Holguin is 35% less expensive) Benton vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 23% less expensive) Benton vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 47% less expensive) Benton vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 41% less expensive) Benton vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 21% less expensive) Benton vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 22% less expensive) Benton vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 45% less expensive) Benton vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 56% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Benton vs San Jose (San Jose is 38% less expensive) Benton vs Limon (Limon is 39% less expensive) Benton vs Liberia (Liberia is 55% less expensive) Benton vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 38% less expensive) Benton vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 36% less expensive) Benton vs Cartago (Cartago is 52% less expensive) Benton vs Heredia (Heredia is 37% less expensive) Benton vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 15% less expensive) Benton vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 34% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Benton vs Castries (Castries is 42% less expensive) Benton vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 40% less expensive)
Jamaica
Benton vs Kingston (Kingston is 33% less expensive) Benton vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 61% less expensive) Benton vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 49% less expensive) Benton vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 41% less expensive) Benton vs May Pen (May Pen is 59% less expensive) Benton vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 51% less expensive) Benton vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 57% less expensive) Benton vs Linstead (Linstead is 47% less expensive) Benton vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 43% less expensive) Benton vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 42% less expensive)
El Salvador
Benton vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 40% less expensive) Benton vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 64% less expensive) Benton vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 41% less expensive) Benton vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 45% less expensive) Benton vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 41% less expensive) Benton vs Apopa (Apopa is 42% less expensive) Benton vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 39% less expensive) Benton vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 27% less expensive) Benton vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 45% less expensive) Benton vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 56% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Benton vs St. John's (St. John's is 45% less expensive) Benton vs All Saints (All Saints is 45% less expensive)
Grenada
Benton vs St. George's (St. George's is 46% less expensive) Benton vs Grenville (Grenville is 46% less expensive)
Dominica
Benton vs Roseau (Roseau is 49% less expensive) Benton vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 43% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Benton vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 51% less expensive) Benton vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 49% less expensive)
Belize
Benton vs Belize City (Belize City is 56% less expensive) Benton vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 45% less expensive) Benton vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 63% less expensive) Benton vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 33% less expensive) Benton vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 21% less expensive)
Guatemala
Benton vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 49% less expensive) Benton vs Mixco (Mixco is 68% less expensive) Benton vs Coban (Coban is 54% less expensive) Benton vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 61% less expensive) Benton vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 54% less expensive) Benton vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 55% less expensive) Benton vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 56% less expensive) Benton vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 56% less expensive) Benton vs Flores (Flores is 57% less expensive) Benton vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 60% less expensive)
Honduras
Benton vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 58% less expensive) Benton vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 48% less expensive) Benton vs Choloma (Choloma is 70% less expensive) Benton vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 67% less expensive) Benton vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 55% less expensive) Benton vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 56% less expensive) Benton vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 64% less expensive) Benton vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 64% less expensive) Benton vs Yoro (Yoro is 63% less expensive) Benton vs La Lima (La Lima is 56% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Benton vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 60% less expensive) Benton vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 47% less expensive) Benton vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 61% less expensive) Benton vs Higuey (Higuey is 61% less expensive) Benton vs La Vega (La Vega is 71% less expensive) Benton vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 58% less expensive) Benton vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 63% less expensive) Benton vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 73% less expensive) Benton vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 68% less expensive) Benton vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Benton vs Managua (Managua is 61% less expensive) Benton vs Leon (Leon is 68% less expensive) Benton vs Masaya (Masaya is 64% less expensive) Benton vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 72% less expensive) Benton vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 68% less expensive) Benton vs Esteli (Esteli is 70% less expensive) Benton vs Granada (Granada is 65% less expensive) Benton vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 77% less expensive) Benton vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 67% less expensive) Benton vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 55% less expensive)