Cost of living in Charlottesville, United States

The cost of living in Charlottesville, United States is approximately 2888 $ per month for a single person, including rent.

For a family of four, it's around 5844 $, also including rent.

The cost of living in Charlottesville is 29% more expensive than in Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Charlottesville is, on average, 48% higher than in Columbus.

Cost of living in Charlottesville

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2888 $
Without Rent
876 $
Rent & Utilities
2012 $
Food
601 $
Transport
95 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3917 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
46.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 11.7 $
Dinner 70.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.06 $
Capuccino 4.56 $
Coke, 330ml 1.81 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.99 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.67 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.17 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.59 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 18.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.99 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.89 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.21 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.24 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.81 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.48 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.7 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.73 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 8.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.89 $
Monthly Pass 149 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.81 $
Taxi, 8 km 22.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 145 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.99 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.05 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.08 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.07 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 142 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 215 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 75.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,736 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,506 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,026 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,997 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,781 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,801 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,917 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.50%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 70.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.3 $
Haircut 15.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 105 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 53 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,341 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,866 $

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Charlottesville vs George Town (George Town is 26% more expensive)
Bahamas
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Vanuatu
Charlottesville vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 19% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Luganville (Luganville is 6% more expensive)
United States
Charlottesville vs New York City (New York City is 40% more expensive) Charlottesville vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 10% more expensive) Charlottesville vs Chicago (Chicago is 8% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Houston (Houston is 22% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 18% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 12% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 24% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Diego (San Diego is 16% more expensive) Charlottesville vs Dallas (Dallas is 12% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Jose (San Jose is 27% more expensive)
Canada
Charlottesville vs Toronto (Toronto is 11% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Montreal (Montreal is 32% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Calgary (Calgary is 26% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 23% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 38% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 39% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 14% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 8% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Brampton (Brampton is 26% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 25% less expensive)
Barbados
Charlottesville vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 53% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Holetown (Holetown is 52% less expensive)
Panama
Charlottesville vs Panama City (Panama City is 52% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Colon (Colon is 59% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 57% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 63% less expensive) Charlottesville vs David (David is 71% less expensive) Charlottesville vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 67% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Balboa (Balboa is 57% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Pacora (Pacora is 57% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Chitre (Chitre is 62% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Penonome (Penonome is 62% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Charlottesville vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 57% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Cayon (Cayon is 57% less expensive)
Cuba
Charlottesville vs Havana (Havana is 65% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 51% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Holguin (Holguin is 56% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 47% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 64% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 60% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 46% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 46% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 62% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 70% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Charlottesville vs San Jose (San Jose is 57% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Limon (Limon is 58% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Liberia (Liberia is 69% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 57% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 56% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Cartago (Cartago is 67% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Heredia (Heredia is 57% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 42% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 55% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Charlottesville vs Castries (Castries is 60% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 59% less expensive)
Jamaica
Charlottesville vs Kingston (Kingston is 54% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 73% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 65% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 60% less expensive) Charlottesville vs May Pen (May Pen is 72% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 66% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 71% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Linstead (Linstead is 64% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 61% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 60% less expensive)
El Salvador
Charlottesville vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 59% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 75% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 59% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 63% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 60% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Apopa (Apopa is 60% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 58% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 50% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 62% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 69% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Charlottesville vs St. John's (St. John's is 62% less expensive) Charlottesville vs All Saints (All Saints is 63% less expensive)
Grenada
Charlottesville vs St. George's (St. George's is 63% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Grenville (Grenville is 63% less expensive)
Dominica
Charlottesville vs Roseau (Roseau is 65% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 61% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Charlottesville vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 66% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 65% less expensive)
Belize
Charlottesville vs Belize City (Belize City is 70% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 62% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 75% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 54% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 46% less expensive)
Guatemala
Charlottesville vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 65% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Mixco (Mixco is 78% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Coban (Coban is 68% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 73% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 69% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 69% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 70% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 70% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Flores (Flores is 70% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 73% less expensive)
Honduras
Charlottesville vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 71% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 64% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Choloma (Choloma is 79% less expensive) Charlottesville vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 77% less expensive) Charlottesville vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 69% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 70% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 75% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 75% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Yoro (Yoro is 75% less expensive) Charlottesville vs La Lima (La Lima is 70% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Charlottesville vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 73% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 64% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 73% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Higuey (Higuey is 73% less expensive) Charlottesville vs La Vega (La Vega is 80% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 71% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 75% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 82% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 78% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Bonao (Bonao is 81% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Charlottesville vs Managua (Managua is 73% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Leon (Leon is 78% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Masaya (Masaya is 75% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 81% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 78% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Esteli (Esteli is 79% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Granada (Granada is 76% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 84% less expensive) Charlottesville vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 77% less expensive) Charlottesville vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 69% less expensive)