Cost of living in Bowling Green

In Bowling Green, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4350 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1788 monthly.

How expensive is Bowling Green compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Bowling Green are 25% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Bowling Green compare to your city?

Bowling Green is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bowling Green is, on average, 57% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bowling Green?

Who is Bowling Green a good fit for?

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

FAQ

Why is Bowling Green so expensive?

The high costs in Bowling Green are primarily due to elevated rent and utility expenses, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Bowling Green?

Food costs are slightly elevated, being 2% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Bowling Green?

Public transport is relatively affordable, with costs being 29% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1788 $
Without Rent
670 $
Rent & Utilities
1118 $
Food
484 $
Transport
53 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2793 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
72.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.1 $
Dinner 55.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.27 $
Capuccino 5.12 $
Coke, 330ml 2.23 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.63 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.43 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.89 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.27 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 16 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.37 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.98 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.83 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.65 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.41 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.24 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.56 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.05 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 5.96 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 5.03 $
Monthly Pass 38 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.81 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 112 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.03 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.28 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.83 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.01 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 99 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 152 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 65 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 909 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,993 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,136 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,842 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,952 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,953 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,793 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.58%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 25 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.7 $
Haircut 16.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 74.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 885 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 8,769 $

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