Cost of living in Bethesda

Bethesda, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2701 for one person and $6226 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Bethesda compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Bethesda is 89% more expensive overall.

How does Bethesda compare to your city?

Bethesda is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bethesda is, on average, 27% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bethesda?

Who is Bethesda a good fit for?

Bethesda 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 Bethesda so expensive?

The high cost of living in Bethesda is primarily driven by elevated rent and utility expenses. These factors significantly impact overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Bethesda?

Yes, food costs are 21% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Bethesda?

Public transport in Bethesda is 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option compared to other cities.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2701 $
Without Rent
791 $
Rent & Utilities
1910 $
Food
576 $
Transport
65 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
7780 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
68.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 74.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.05 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.05 $
Capuccino 4.81 $
Coke, 330ml 2.35 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.06 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.45 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.57 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.56 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.66 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.69 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.94 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.22 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.35 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.5 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.68 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.71 $
Cigarette pack 11.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.99 $
Monthly Pass 99.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 12.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 97.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.23 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.23 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.8 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.97 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 96 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 146 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 76.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,689 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,161 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,931 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,803 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,68 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,267 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 7,78 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.57%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 41.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15 $
Haircut 17.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 70.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,287 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,796 $

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Bethesda vs Castries (Castries is 57% less expensive) Bethesda vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 56% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs Kingston (Kingston is 51% less expensive) Bethesda vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 71% less expensive) Bethesda vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 62% less expensive) Bethesda vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 57% less expensive) Bethesda vs May Pen (May Pen is 70% less expensive) Bethesda vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 64% less expensive) Bethesda vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 69% less expensive) Bethesda vs Linstead (Linstead is 61% less expensive) Bethesda vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 58% less expensive) Bethesda vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 58% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs St. John's (St. John's is 60% less expensive) Bethesda vs All Saints (All Saints is 60% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs St. George's (St. George's is 61% less expensive) Bethesda vs Grenville (Grenville is 61% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs Roseau (Roseau is 63% less expensive) Bethesda vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 58% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 64% less expensive) Bethesda vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 63% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs Belize City (Belize City is 68% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 60% less expensive) Bethesda vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 73% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 51% less expensive) Bethesda vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 42% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 63% less expensive) Bethesda vs Mixco (Mixco is 76% less expensive) Bethesda vs Coban (Coban is 66% less expensive) Bethesda vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 71% less expensive) Bethesda vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 67% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 67% less expensive) Bethesda vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 68% less expensive) Bethesda vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 68% less expensive) Bethesda vs Flores (Flores is 68% less expensive) Bethesda vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 71% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 69% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 62% less expensive) Bethesda vs Choloma (Choloma is 78% less expensive) Bethesda vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 76% less expensive) Bethesda vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 67% less expensive) Bethesda vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 68% less expensive) Bethesda vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 74% less expensive) Bethesda vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 73% less expensive) Bethesda vs Yoro (Yoro is 73% less expensive) Bethesda vs La Lima (La Lima is 68% less expensive)
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Bethesda vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 71% less expensive) Bethesda vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 61% less expensive) Bethesda vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 72% less expensive) Bethesda vs Higuey (Higuey is 72% less expensive) Bethesda vs La Vega (La Vega is 79% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 69% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 73% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 80% less expensive) Bethesda vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 77% less expensive) Bethesda vs Bonao (Bonao is 80% less expensive)
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