Cost of living in Bettendorf

In Bettendorf, United States, a single person typically needs around $1835 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4384 monthly.

How expensive is Bettendorf compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Bettendorf is 28% more expensive overall.

How does Bettendorf compare to your city?

Bettendorf is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

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

What drives the cost of living in Bettendorf?

Who is Bettendorf a good fit for?

Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Bettendorf is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Bettendorf?

Food prices in Bettendorf are 29% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Bettendorf?

Public transport in Bettendorf is 57% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1835 $
Without Rent
775 $
Rent & Utilities
1060 $
Food
615 $
Transport
32 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3696 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
39.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.1 $
Dinner 68.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.23 $
Capuccino 5.06 $
Coke, 330ml 2 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.86 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.9 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.63 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.95 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.83 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.33 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.09 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.46 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.66 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.53 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.68 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.05 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.77 $
Cigarette pack 8.35 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.27 $
Monthly Pass 29.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.89 $
Taxi, 8 km 9.81 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 87.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.13 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.95 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.22 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.92 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 168 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 69.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 756 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,554 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,381 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,137 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,004 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,703 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,696 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.49%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.6 $
Haircut 15.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 63.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 56.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 574 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,601 $

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Bettendorf vs Havana (Havana is 44% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 23% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Holguin (Holguin is 30% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 17% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 43% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 36% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 15% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 15% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 40% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 52% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Bettendorf vs San Jose (San Jose is 32% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Limon (Limon is 35% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Liberia (Liberia is 51% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 33% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 30% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Cartago (Cartago is 48% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Heredia (Heredia is 32% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 8% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 29% less expensive)
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Bettendorf vs Castries (Castries is 37% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 35% less expensive)
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Bettendorf vs Kingston (Kingston is 28% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 57% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 45% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 37% less expensive) Bettendorf vs May Pen (May Pen is 55% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 47% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 54% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Linstead (Linstead is 43% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 39% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 38% less expensive)
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Bettendorf vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 35% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 61% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 36% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 41% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 37% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Apopa (Apopa is 38% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 34% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 21% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 41% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 52% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Bettendorf vs St. John's (St. John's is 41% less expensive) Bettendorf vs All Saints (All Saints is 41% less expensive)
Grenada
Bettendorf vs St. George's (St. George's is 42% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Grenville (Grenville is 42% less expensive)
Dominica
Bettendorf vs Roseau (Roseau is 45% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 38% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Bettendorf vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 47% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 45% less expensive)
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Bettendorf vs Belize City (Belize City is 52% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 41% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 60% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 27% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 14% less expensive)
Guatemala
Bettendorf vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 45% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Mixco (Mixco is 65% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Coban (Coban is 50% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 58% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 51% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 51% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 52% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 53% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Flores (Flores is 53% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 57% less expensive)
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Bettendorf vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 55% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 43% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Choloma (Choloma is 67% less expensive) Bettendorf vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 65% less expensive) Bettendorf vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 52% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 53% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 61% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 61% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Yoro (Yoro is 60% less expensive) Bettendorf vs La Lima (La Lima is 53% less expensive)
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Bettendorf vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 57% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 43% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 58% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Higuey (Higuey is 58% less expensive) Bettendorf vs La Vega (La Vega is 69% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 55% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 60% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 71% less expensive) Bettendorf vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 66% less expensive) Bettendorf vs Bonao (Bonao is 70% less expensive)
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