Cost of living in Bowie

In Bowie, United States, a single person typically needs around $2417 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5648 monthly.

How expensive is Bowie compared to other cities?

Bowie is 69% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Bowie compare to your city?

Bowie is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bowie is, on average, 39% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bowie?

Who is Bowie a good fit for?

Bowie is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Bowie so expensive?

The high cost of living in Bowie is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Bowie?

Yes, food costs are 27% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Bowie?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 20% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2417 $
Without Rent
809 $
Rent & Utilities
1609 $
Food
603 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5196 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
58.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18 $
Dinner 74.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.45 $
Capuccino 4.74 $
Coke, 330ml 2.34 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.45 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.18 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.61 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.88 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.92 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.3 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.94 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.39 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.63 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.65 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.24 $
Cigarette pack 11.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.46 $
Monthly Pass 88.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 12.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 96.4 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.26 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.25 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.76 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.97 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 95 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 148 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 66.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,386 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,620 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,692 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,076 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,819 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,783 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,196 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 45.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.9 $
Haircut 17.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,273 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,103 $

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Bowie vs Belize City (Belize City is 64% less expensive) Bowie vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 55% less expensive) Bowie vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 70% less expensive) Bowie vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 45% less expensive) Bowie vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 35% less expensive)
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Bowie vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 58% less expensive) Bowie vs Mixco (Mixco is 74% less expensive) Bowie vs Coban (Coban is 62% less expensive) Bowie vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 68% less expensive) Bowie vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 63% less expensive) Bowie vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 63% less expensive) Bowie vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 64% less expensive) Bowie vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 64% less expensive) Bowie vs Flores (Flores is 64% less expensive) Bowie vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 67% less expensive)
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