In Brookings, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5931 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2750 monthly.
Overall living costs in Brookings are 92% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Brookings is 41% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Brookings is, on average, 27% lower than in New York City.
Brookings 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.
The primary driver of high costs in Brookings is the significantly elevated rent and utilities. This factor greatly influences overall living expenses.
Yes, food costs are 40% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and grocery shopping more costly.
Public transport in Brookings is 36% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more economical option for commuting.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner | 79.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.99 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.95 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 35.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 95.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.46 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 102 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 67.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,696 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,798 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,884 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,587 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,203 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,314 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,463 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.52% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ |
| Haircut | 14.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,552 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,318 $ |