Cost of living in Bismarck

Bismarck, United States is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1515 for one person and $3623 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Bismarck compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Bismarck are 6% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Bismarck compare to your city?

Bismarck is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bismarck is, on average, 70% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bismarck?

Who is Bismarck a good fit for?

Bismarck is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Bismarck so expensive?

The higher costs in Bismarck are primarily influenced by rent and utilities, which exceed the European benchmark. This contributes to the overall expense of living in the city.

Is food expensive in Bismarck?

Yes, food prices are 15% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and grocery shopping more costly.

Is public transport affordable in Bismarck?

Public transport in Bismarck is quite affordable, being 48% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a viable option for residents looking to save on transportation costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1515 $
Without Rent
734 $
Rent & Utilities
781 $
Food
546 $
Transport
39 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3752 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
73.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.1 $
Dinner 50 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.43 $
Capuccino 4.87 $
Coke, 330ml 2.34 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.09 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.46 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.15 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.87 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.65 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.12 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.48 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.33 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.79 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.62 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.32 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.68 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.77 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.72 $
Cigarette pack 7.86 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.67 $
Monthly Pass 26.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.82 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 115 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.64 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.71 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.28 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 167 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 63.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 535 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 892 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 905 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,144 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,992 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,004 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,752 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.64%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 54.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.8 $
Haircut 18.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 67.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 795 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,063 $

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Bismarck vs New York City (New York City is 167% more expensive) Bismarck vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 110% more expensive) Bismarck vs Chicago (Chicago is 76% more expensive) Bismarck vs Houston (Houston is 48% more expensive) Bismarck vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 56% more expensive) Bismarck vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 68% more expensive) Bismarck vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 45% more expensive) Bismarck vs San Diego (San Diego is 121% more expensive) Bismarck vs Dallas (Dallas is 68% more expensive) Bismarck vs San Jose (San Jose is 143% more expensive)
Canada
Bismarck vs Toronto (Toronto is 70% more expensive) Bismarck vs Montreal (Montreal is 29% more expensive) Bismarck vs Calgary (Calgary is 42% more expensive) Bismarck vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 48% more expensive) Bismarck vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 18% more expensive) Bismarck vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 16% more expensive) Bismarck vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 63% more expensive) Bismarck vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 75% more expensive) Bismarck vs Brampton (Brampton is 40% more expensive) Bismarck vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 42% more expensive)
Barbados
Bismarck vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 10% less expensive) Bismarck vs Holetown (Holetown is 8% less expensive)
Panama
Bismarck vs Panama City (Panama City is 9% less expensive) Bismarck vs Colon (Colon is 22% less expensive) Bismarck vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 19% less expensive) Bismarck vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 30% less expensive) Bismarck vs David (David is 45% less expensive) Bismarck vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 37% less expensive) Bismarck vs Balboa (Balboa is 18% less expensive) Bismarck vs Pacora (Pacora is 18% less expensive) Bismarck vs Chitre (Chitre is 28% less expensive) Bismarck vs Penonome (Penonome is 28% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Bismarck vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 18% less expensive) Bismarck vs Cayon (Cayon is 18% less expensive)
Cuba
Bismarck vs Havana (Havana is 32% less expensive) Bismarck vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 7% less expensive) Bismarck vs Holguin (Holguin is 16% less expensive) Bismarck vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 1% more expensive) Bismarck vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 30% less expensive) Bismarck vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 23% less expensive) Bismarck vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 3% more expensive) Bismarck vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 3% more expensive) Bismarck vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 28% less expensive) Bismarck vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 42% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Bismarck vs San Jose (San Jose is 18% less expensive) Bismarck vs Limon (Limon is 21% less expensive) Bismarck vs Liberia (Liberia is 41% less expensive) Bismarck vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 19% less expensive) Bismarck vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 16% less expensive) Bismarck vs Cartago (Cartago is 37% less expensive) Bismarck vs Heredia (Heredia is 18% less expensive) Bismarck vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 11% more expensive) Bismarck vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 14% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Bismarck vs Castries (Castries is 23% less expensive) Bismarck vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 21% less expensive)
Jamaica
Bismarck vs Kingston (Kingston is 13% less expensive) Bismarck vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 48% less expensive) Bismarck vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 33% less expensive) Bismarck vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 23% less expensive) Bismarck vs May Pen (May Pen is 46% less expensive) Bismarck vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 35% less expensive) Bismarck vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 44% less expensive) Bismarck vs Linstead (Linstead is 31% less expensive) Bismarck vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 26% less expensive) Bismarck vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 25% less expensive)
El Salvador
Bismarck vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 21% less expensive) Bismarck vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 53% less expensive) Bismarck vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 23% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 29% less expensive) Bismarck vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 23% less expensive) Bismarck vs Apopa (Apopa is 24% less expensive) Bismarck vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 21% less expensive) Bismarck vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 4% less expensive) Bismarck vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 28% less expensive) Bismarck vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 42% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Bismarck vs St. John's (St. John's is 28% less expensive) Bismarck vs All Saints (All Saints is 29% less expensive)
Grenada
Bismarck vs St. George's (St. George's is 30% less expensive) Bismarck vs Grenville (Grenville is 30% less expensive)
Dominica
Bismarck vs Roseau (Roseau is 34% less expensive) Bismarck vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 25% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Bismarck vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 35% less expensive) Bismarck vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 34% less expensive)
Belize
Bismarck vs Belize City (Belize City is 42% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 28% less expensive) Bismarck vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 52% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 12% less expensive) Bismarck vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 4% more expensive)
Guatemala
Bismarck vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 34% less expensive) Bismarck vs Mixco (Mixco is 58% less expensive) Bismarck vs Coban (Coban is 40% less expensive) Bismarck vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 49% less expensive) Bismarck vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 40% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 41% less expensive) Bismarck vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 42% less expensive) Bismarck vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 43% less expensive) Bismarck vs Flores (Flores is 43% less expensive) Bismarck vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 48% less expensive)
Honduras
Bismarck vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 45% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 31% less expensive) Bismarck vs Choloma (Choloma is 60% less expensive) Bismarck vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 57% less expensive) Bismarck vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 42% less expensive) Bismarck vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 43% less expensive) Bismarck vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 53% less expensive) Bismarck vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 52% less expensive) Bismarck vs Yoro (Yoro is 52% less expensive) Bismarck vs La Lima (La Lima is 43% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Bismarck vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 48% less expensive) Bismarck vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 31% less expensive) Bismarck vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 49% less expensive) Bismarck vs Higuey (Higuey is 49% less expensive) Bismarck vs La Vega (La Vega is 62% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 45% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 52% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 65% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 59% less expensive) Bismarck vs Bonao (Bonao is 64% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Bismarck vs Managua (Managua is 49% less expensive) Bismarck vs Leon (Leon is 58% less expensive) Bismarck vs Masaya (Masaya is 53% less expensive) Bismarck vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 64% less expensive) Bismarck vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 58% less expensive) Bismarck vs Esteli (Esteli is 61% less expensive) Bismarck vs Granada (Granada is 54% less expensive) Bismarck vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 70% less expensive) Bismarck vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 56% less expensive) Bismarck vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 41% less expensive)