Cost of living in Chapel Hill

In Chapel Hill, United States, living costs about $2212 per month for one person and $5680 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Chapel Hill compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Chapel Hill is 55% more expensive overall.

How does Chapel Hill compare to your city?

Chapel Hill is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Chapel Hill is, on average, 44% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Chapel Hill?

Who is Chapel Hill a good fit for?

Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Chapel Hill?

Food costs in Chapel Hill are 13% higher than the European benchmark, making dining out and grocery shopping pricier.

Is public transport affordable in Chapel Hill?

Public transport in Chapel Hill is 31% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2212 $
Without Rent
752 $
Rent & Utilities
1460 $
Food
538 $
Transport
51 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4831 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
62.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.9 $
Dinner 59.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.38 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.02 $
Capuccino 4.39 $
Coke, 330ml 2.08 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.8 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.77 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.7 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.48 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.64 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.49 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.73 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.93 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.5 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.79 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.91 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.11 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.31 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.46 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.72 $
Cigarette pack 5.97 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.22 $
Monthly Pass 42.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.86 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 160 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.85 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.72 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.56 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.52 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 86 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 130 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 68.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,334 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,642 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,190 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,427 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,697 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,685 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,831 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.60%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.93 $
Haircut 20.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 67.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,41 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,189 $

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Cayman Islands
Chapel Hill vs George Town (George Town is 65% more expensive)
Bahamas
Chapel Hill vs Nassau (Nassau is 25% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Freeport (Freeport is 1% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Chapel Hill vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 6% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Luganville (Luganville is 38% more expensive)
United States
Chapel Hill vs New York City (New York City is 83% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 44% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Chicago (Chicago is 21% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Houston (Houston is 2% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 7% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 15% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 1% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Diego (San Diego is 51% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Dallas (Dallas is 15% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Jose (San Jose is 66% more expensive)
Canada
Chapel Hill vs Toronto (Toronto is 16% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Montreal (Montreal is 12% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Calgary (Calgary is 3% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 1% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 19% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 21% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 12% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 20% more expensive) Chapel Hill vs Brampton (Brampton is 4% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 3% less expensive)
Barbados
Chapel Hill vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 39% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Holetown (Holetown is 37% less expensive)
Panama
Chapel Hill vs Panama City (Panama City is 37% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Colon (Colon is 47% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 44% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 52% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs David (David is 62% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 57% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Balboa (Balboa is 44% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Pacora (Pacora is 44% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Chitre (Chitre is 51% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Penonome (Penonome is 50% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Chapel Hill vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 44% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Cayon (Cayon is 44% less expensive)
Cuba
Chapel Hill vs Havana (Havana is 54% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 36% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Holguin (Holguin is 42% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 31% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 52% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 47% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 30% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 30% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 50% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 60% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Chapel Hill vs San Jose (San Jose is 44% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Limon (Limon is 46% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Liberia (Liberia is 59% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 44% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 42% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Cartago (Cartago is 57% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Heredia (Heredia is 44% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 24% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 41% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Chapel Hill vs Castries (Castries is 48% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 46% less expensive)
Jamaica
Chapel Hill vs Kingston (Kingston is 40% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 65% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 54% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 47% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs May Pen (May Pen is 63% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 56% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 62% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Linstead (Linstead is 53% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 49% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 48% less expensive)
El Salvador
Chapel Hill vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 46% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 68% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 47% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 51% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 48% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Apopa (Apopa is 48% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 46% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 34% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 51% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 60% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Chapel Hill vs St. John's (St. John's is 51% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs All Saints (All Saints is 51% less expensive)
Grenada
Chapel Hill vs St. George's (St. George's is 52% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Grenville (Grenville is 52% less expensive)
Dominica
Chapel Hill vs Roseau (Roseau is 55% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 49% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Chapel Hill vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 56% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 55% less expensive)
Belize
Chapel Hill vs Belize City (Belize City is 60% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 51% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 67% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 40% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 29% less expensive)
Guatemala
Chapel Hill vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 55% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Coban (Coban is 59% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 65% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 59% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 61% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 61% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Flores (Flores is 61% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
Honduras
Chapel Hill vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 63% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 53% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Choloma (Choloma is 73% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 71% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 60% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 61% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 68% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 67% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Yoro (Yoro is 67% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs La Lima (La Lima is 61% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Chapel Hill vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 64% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 53% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 65% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Higuey (Higuey is 65% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs La Vega (La Vega is 74% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 62% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 67% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 76% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 72% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Bonao (Bonao is 75% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Chapel Hill vs Managua (Managua is 65% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Leon (Leon is 71% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Masaya (Masaya is 68% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 75% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 71% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Esteli (Esteli is 73% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Granada (Granada is 68% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 79% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 70% less expensive) Chapel Hill vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 60% less expensive)