Cost of living in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5126 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2191 monthly.

How expensive is Bridgeport compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Bridgeport are 53% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Bridgeport compare to your city?

Bridgeport is 39% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bridgeport is, on average, 49% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bridgeport?

Who is Bridgeport a good fit for?

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

FAQ

Why is Bridgeport so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Bridgeport?

Yes, food costs in Bridgeport are 34% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Bridgeport?

Public transport in Bridgeport is 9% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2191 $
Without Rent
868 $
Rent & Utilities
1324 $
Food
637 $
Transport
68 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3446 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
149.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.6 $
Dinner 99.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.05 $
Capuccino 5.39 $
Coke, 330ml 2.07 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.93 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.5 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.55 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.9 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.96 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.21 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.92 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.99 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.58 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.38 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.11 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.91 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.19 $
Cigarette pack 12.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.74 $
Monthly Pass 69.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.84 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 149 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.9 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 7.03 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.7 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.13 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 77 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 120 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,020 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,729 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,799 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,796 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,681 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,731 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,446 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.52%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 26.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13 $
Haircut 20.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 83.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 38.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,764 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 14,376 $

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Bridgeport vs Havana (Havana is 53% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 35% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Holguin (Holguin is 42% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 30% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 52% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 47% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 29% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 29% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 50% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 60% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Bridgeport vs San Jose (San Jose is 43% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Limon (Limon is 45% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Liberia (Liberia is 59% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 44% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 42% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Cartago (Cartago is 56% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Heredia (Heredia is 43% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 23% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 40% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Bridgeport vs Castries (Castries is 47% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 45% less expensive)
Jamaica
Bridgeport vs Kingston (Kingston is 40% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 64% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 54% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 47% less expensive) Bridgeport vs May Pen (May Pen is 63% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 55% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 61% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Linstead (Linstead is 52% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 49% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 48% less expensive)
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Bridgeport vs St. George's (St. George's is 51% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Grenville (Grenville is 52% less expensive)
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Bridgeport vs Roseau (Roseau is 54% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 48% less expensive)
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Bridgeport vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 55% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 54% less expensive)
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Bridgeport vs Belize City (Belize City is 60% less expensive) Bridgeport vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 50% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 67% less expensive) Bridgeport vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 39% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 28% less expensive)
Guatemala
Bridgeport vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 54% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Coban (Coban is 58% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 65% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 59% less expensive) Bridgeport vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 60% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 60% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Flores (Flores is 61% less expensive) Bridgeport vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
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Nicaragua
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