Bethesda, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2701 for one person and $6226 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Bethesda is 89% more expensive overall.
Bethesda is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Bethesda is, on average, 27% lower than in New York City.
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.
The high cost of living in Bethesda is primarily driven by elevated rent and utility expenses. These factors significantly impact overall affordability.
Yes, food costs are 21% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
Public transport in Bethesda is 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option compared to other cities.
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Update Prices| 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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| 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 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 99.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ |
| 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 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 96 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 146 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 76.5 $ |
| 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 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,68 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,267 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,78 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.57% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,287 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,796 $ |