Cost of living in Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau, United States is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1586 for one person and $4526 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Cape Girardeau compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Cape Girardeau are 11% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Cape Girardeau compare to your city?

Cape Girardeau is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Cape Girardeau is, on average, 67% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Cape Girardeau?

Who is Cape Girardeau a good fit for?

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

FAQ

Why is Cape Girardeau so expensive?

The primary reason for the higher costs in Cape Girardeau is the increased expense of rent and utilities. This can significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Cape Girardeau?

Food prices in Cape Girardeau are 11% higher than the European benchmark. This can affect the overall budget for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Cape Girardeau?

Public transport in Cape Girardeau is 21% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more economical option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1586 $
Without Rent
725 $
Rent & Utilities
861 $
Food
527 $
Transport
59 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2419 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
39.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 50.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.47 $
Capuccino 5.13 $
Coke, 330ml 1.5 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.73 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.21 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.28 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.19 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.78 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.54 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.8 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.53 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.63 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.2 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.46 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.37 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 7.49 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.85 $
Monthly Pass 65.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.82 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 99.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.53 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.05 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.75 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.05 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 95 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 147 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 694 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,906 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 702 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,461 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,993 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,803 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,419 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 20 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15 $
Haircut 16.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,193 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,692 $

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Cape Girardeau vs St. John's (St. John's is 32% less expensive) Cape Girardeau vs All Saints (All Saints is 32% less expensive)
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Cape Girardeau vs St. George's (St. George's is 33% less expensive) Cape Girardeau vs Grenville (Grenville is 33% less expensive)
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Cape Girardeau vs Roseau (Roseau is 37% less expensive) Cape Girardeau vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 28% less expensive)
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