Cost of living in Butte

In Butte, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4004 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1610 monthly.

How expensive is Butte compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Butte is 13% more expensive overall.

How does Butte compare to your city?

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

Rent in Butte is, on average, 64% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Butte?

Who is Butte a good fit for?

Butte tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Butte so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Butte is rent and utilities, which significantly impact the overall cost of living.

Is food expensive in Butte?

Food costs in Butte are 3% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive than some other regions.

Is public transport affordable in Butte?

Public transport in Butte is 51% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1610 $
Without Rent
671 $
Rent & Utilities
939 $
Food
492 $
Transport
36 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3521 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
34.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.7 $
Dinner 60.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.99 $
Capuccino 5.02 $
Coke, 330ml 1.26 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.3 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.01 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.28 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.37 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.59 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 18.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.57 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.76 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.74 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.92 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.82 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.19 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.81 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.27 $
Cigarette pack 7.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.23 $
Monthly Pass 28.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.96 $
Taxi, 8 km 10 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 89.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.47 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.42 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.06 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.83 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 95 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 145 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 744 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,293 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 893 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,574 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,235 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,067 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,521 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.78%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 52.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.5 $
Haircut 17.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 95.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 67.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,561 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,244 $

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Butte vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 16% less expensive) Butte vs Holetown (Holetown is 14% less expensive)
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Butte vs Panama City (Panama City is 14% less expensive) Butte vs Colon (Colon is 27% less expensive) Butte vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 24% less expensive) Butte vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 34% less expensive) Butte vs David (David is 48% less expensive) Butte vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 41% less expensive) Butte vs Balboa (Balboa is 22% less expensive) Butte vs Pacora (Pacora is 22% less expensive) Butte vs Chitre (Chitre is 32% less expensive) Butte vs Penonome (Penonome is 32% less expensive)
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Butte vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 23% less expensive) Butte vs Cayon (Cayon is 23% less expensive)
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Butte vs Havana (Havana is 36% less expensive) Butte vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 12% less expensive) Butte vs Holguin (Holguin is 20% less expensive) Butte vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 5% less expensive) Butte vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 35% less expensive) Butte vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 28% less expensive) Butte vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 3% less expensive) Butte vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 3% less expensive) Butte vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 32% less expensive) Butte vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 45% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Butte vs San Jose (San Jose is 23% less expensive) Butte vs Limon (Limon is 25% less expensive) Butte vs Liberia (Liberia is 44% less expensive) Butte vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 23% less expensive) Butte vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 21% less expensive) Butte vs Cartago (Cartago is 40% less expensive) Butte vs Heredia (Heredia is 23% less expensive) Butte vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 5% more expensive) Butte vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 19% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Butte vs Castries (Castries is 28% less expensive) Butte vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 26% less expensive)
Jamaica
Butte vs Kingston (Kingston is 18% less expensive) Butte vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 51% less expensive) Butte vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 37% less expensive) Butte vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 28% less expensive) Butte vs May Pen (May Pen is 49% less expensive) Butte vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 39% less expensive) Butte vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 47% less expensive) Butte vs Linstead (Linstead is 35% less expensive) Butte vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 30% less expensive) Butte vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 29% less expensive)
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Butte vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 26% less expensive) Butte vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 56% less expensive) Butte vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 27% less expensive) Butte vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 33% less expensive) Butte vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 28% less expensive) Butte vs Apopa (Apopa is 29% less expensive) Butte vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 25% less expensive) Butte vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 10% less expensive) Butte vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 32% less expensive) Butte vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 45% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Butte vs St. John's (St. John's is 33% less expensive) Butte vs All Saints (All Saints is 33% less expensive)
Grenada
Butte vs St. George's (St. George's is 34% less expensive) Butte vs Grenville (Grenville is 34% less expensive)
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Butte vs Roseau (Roseau is 38% less expensive) Butte vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 29% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Butte vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 39% less expensive) Butte vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 38% less expensive)
Belize
Butte vs Belize City (Belize City is 46% less expensive) Butte vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 32% less expensive) Butte vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 55% less expensive) Butte vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 17% less expensive) Butte vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 2% less expensive)
Guatemala
Butte vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 38% less expensive) Butte vs Mixco (Mixco is 60% less expensive) Butte vs Coban (Coban is 43% less expensive) Butte vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 52% less expensive) Butte vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 44% less expensive) Butte vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 44% less expensive) Butte vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 46% less expensive) Butte vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 46% less expensive) Butte vs Flores (Flores is 47% less expensive) Butte vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 51% less expensive)
Honduras
Butte vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 49% less expensive) Butte vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 36% less expensive) Butte vs Choloma (Choloma is 63% less expensive) Butte vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 60% less expensive) Butte vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 45% less expensive) Butte vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 46% less expensive) Butte vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 56% less expensive) Butte vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 55% less expensive) Butte vs Yoro (Yoro is 54% less expensive) Butte vs La Lima (La Lima is 46% less expensive)
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Butte vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 51% less expensive) Butte vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 35% less expensive) Butte vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 52% less expensive) Butte vs Higuey (Higuey is 52% less expensive) Butte vs La Vega (La Vega is 64% less expensive) Butte vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 48% less expensive) Butte vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 55% less expensive) Butte vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 67% less expensive) Butte vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 61% less expensive) Butte vs Bonao (Bonao is 66% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Butte vs Managua (Managua is 52% less expensive) Butte vs Leon (Leon is 60% less expensive) Butte vs Masaya (Masaya is 56% less expensive) Butte vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 66% less expensive) Butte vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 60% less expensive) Butte vs Esteli (Esteli is 63% less expensive) Butte vs Granada (Granada is 57% less expensive) Butte vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 72% less expensive) Butte vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 59% less expensive) Butte vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 45% less expensive)