Cost of living in Biddeford

In Biddeford, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5733 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2463 monthly.

How expensive is Biddeford compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Biddeford is 72% more expensive overall.

How does Biddeford compare to your city?

Biddeford is 37% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Biddeford is, on average, 40% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Biddeford?

Who is Biddeford a good fit for?

Biddeford 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 Biddeford so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Biddeford?

Food costs in Biddeford are 43% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Biddeford?

Public transport in Biddeford is 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it more accessible for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2463 $
Without Rent
903 $
Rent & Utilities
1561 $
Food
683 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4077 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
22.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 23.5 $
Dinner 98.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.25 $
Capuccino 5.31 $
Coke, 330ml 2.84 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.61 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.39 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.22 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.08 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.55 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.66 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.77 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.13 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.23 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.37 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.36 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.85 $
Cigarette pack 9.07 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.07 $
Monthly Pass 59.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 13.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 142 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.44 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.11 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.26 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.02 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 133 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 206 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 66.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,304 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,437 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,592 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,067 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,022 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,749 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,077 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.70%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 53 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.5 $
Haircut 19 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 90 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 43.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,013 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,239 $

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Biddeford vs Toronto (Toronto is 5% more expensive) Biddeford vs Montreal (Montreal is 21% less expensive) Biddeford vs Calgary (Calgary is 13% less expensive) Biddeford vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 9% less expensive) Biddeford vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 28% less expensive) Biddeford vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 29% less expensive) Biddeford vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 0% more expensive) Biddeford vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 8% more expensive) Biddeford vs Brampton (Brampton is 14% less expensive) Biddeford vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 13% less expensive)
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Biddeford vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 45% less expensive) Biddeford vs Holetown (Holetown is 44% less expensive)
Panama
Biddeford vs Panama City (Panama City is 44% less expensive) Biddeford vs Colon (Colon is 52% less expensive) Biddeford vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 50% less expensive) Biddeford vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 57% less expensive) Biddeford vs David (David is 66% less expensive) Biddeford vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 61% less expensive) Biddeford vs Balboa (Balboa is 49% less expensive) Biddeford vs Pacora (Pacora is 49% less expensive) Biddeford vs Chitre (Chitre is 56% less expensive) Biddeford vs Penonome (Penonome is 55% less expensive)
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Biddeford vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 50% less expensive) Biddeford vs Cayon (Cayon is 50% less expensive)
Cuba
Biddeford vs Havana (Havana is 58% less expensive) Biddeford vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 43% less expensive) Biddeford vs Holguin (Holguin is 48% less expensive) Biddeford vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 38% less expensive) Biddeford vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 57% less expensive) Biddeford vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 53% less expensive) Biddeford vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 37% less expensive) Biddeford vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 37% less expensive) Biddeford vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 56% less expensive) Biddeford vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 64% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Biddeford vs San Jose (San Jose is 50% less expensive) Biddeford vs Limon (Limon is 51% less expensive) Biddeford vs Liberia (Liberia is 64% less expensive) Biddeford vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 50% less expensive) Biddeford vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 48% less expensive) Biddeford vs Cartago (Cartago is 61% less expensive) Biddeford vs Heredia (Heredia is 49% less expensive) Biddeford vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 32% less expensive) Biddeford vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 47% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Biddeford vs Castries (Castries is 53% less expensive) Biddeford vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 51% less expensive)
Jamaica
Biddeford vs Kingston (Kingston is 46% less expensive) Biddeford vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 68% less expensive) Biddeford vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 59% less expensive) Biddeford vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 53% less expensive) Biddeford vs May Pen (May Pen is 67% less expensive) Biddeford vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 60% less expensive) Biddeford vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 66% less expensive) Biddeford vs Linstead (Linstead is 58% less expensive) Biddeford vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 54% less expensive) Biddeford vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 54% less expensive)
El Salvador
Biddeford vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 52% less expensive) Biddeford vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 71% less expensive) Biddeford vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 52% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 56% less expensive) Biddeford vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 53% less expensive) Biddeford vs Apopa (Apopa is 54% less expensive) Biddeford vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 51% less expensive) Biddeford vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 41% less expensive) Biddeford vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 56% less expensive) Biddeford vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 64% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Biddeford vs St. John's (St. John's is 56% less expensive) Biddeford vs All Saints (All Saints is 56% less expensive)
Grenada
Biddeford vs St. George's (St. George's is 57% less expensive) Biddeford vs Grenville (Grenville is 57% less expensive)
Dominica
Biddeford vs Roseau (Roseau is 59% less expensive) Biddeford vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 54% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Biddeford vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 60% less expensive) Biddeford vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 59% less expensive)
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Biddeford vs Belize City (Belize City is 64% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 56% less expensive) Biddeford vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 70% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 46% less expensive) Biddeford vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 36% less expensive)
Guatemala
Biddeford vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 59% less expensive) Biddeford vs Mixco (Mixco is 74% less expensive) Biddeford vs Coban (Coban is 63% less expensive) Biddeford vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 68% less expensive) Biddeford vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 63% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 63% less expensive) Biddeford vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 65% less expensive) Biddeford vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 65% less expensive) Biddeford vs Flores (Flores is 65% less expensive) Biddeford vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 68% less expensive)
Honduras
Biddeford vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 66% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 58% less expensive) Biddeford vs Choloma (Choloma is 76% less expensive) Biddeford vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 74% less expensive) Biddeford vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 64% less expensive) Biddeford vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 65% less expensive) Biddeford vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 71% less expensive) Biddeford vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 71% less expensive) Biddeford vs Yoro (Yoro is 70% less expensive) Biddeford vs La Lima (La Lima is 65% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Biddeford vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 68% less expensive) Biddeford vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 58% less expensive) Biddeford vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 69% less expensive) Biddeford vs Higuey (Higuey is 69% less expensive) Biddeford vs La Vega (La Vega is 77% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 66% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 70% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 79% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 75% less expensive) Biddeford vs Bonao (Bonao is 78% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Biddeford vs Managua (Managua is 69% less expensive) Biddeford vs Leon (Leon is 74% less expensive) Biddeford vs Masaya (Masaya is 71% less expensive) Biddeford vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 78% less expensive) Biddeford vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 74% less expensive) Biddeford vs Esteli (Esteli is 76% less expensive) Biddeford vs Granada (Granada is 72% less expensive) Biddeford vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 81% less expensive) Biddeford vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 73% less expensive) Biddeford vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 64% less expensive)