Cost of living in Chelsea

In Chelsea, United States, a single person typically needs around $3040 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $7000 monthly.

How expensive is Chelsea compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Chelsea are 113% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Chelsea compare to your city?

Chelsea is 28% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Chelsea is, on average, 23% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Chelsea?

Who is Chelsea a good fit for?

Chelsea 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.

FAQ

Why is Chelsea so expensive?

The high cost of living in Chelsea is largely due to elevated rent and utility prices, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Chelsea?

Yes, food prices are 64% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Chelsea?

Public transport in Chelsea is 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable compared to other expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
3040 $
Without Rent
1035 $
Rent & Utilities
2005 $
Food
781 $
Transport
64 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5814 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
40.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 24.8 $
Dinner 101 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 15 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.93 $
Capuccino 5.31 $
Coke, 330ml 3.15 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.14 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.01 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.07 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.63 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 23 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.3 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.35 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.76 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.43 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.53 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.29 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.89 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.68 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 12.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.38 $
Monthly Pass 83.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 155 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.56 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 7.32 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.01 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.01 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 97 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 149 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 55.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,783 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,158 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,127 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,995 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,632 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,231 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,814 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.1 $
Haircut 20.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 101 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 80.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,652 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,651 $

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Chelsea vs San Jose (San Jose is 59% less expensive) Chelsea vs Limon (Limon is 60% less expensive) Chelsea vs Liberia (Liberia is 70% less expensive) Chelsea vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 59% less expensive) Chelsea vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 58% less expensive) Chelsea vs Cartago (Cartago is 68% less expensive) Chelsea vs Heredia (Heredia is 59% less expensive) Chelsea vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 45% less expensive) Chelsea vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 57% less expensive)
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Chelsea vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 61% less expensive) Chelsea vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 77% less expensive) Chelsea vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 61% less expensive) Chelsea vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 64% less expensive) Chelsea vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 62% less expensive) Chelsea vs Apopa (Apopa is 62% less expensive) Chelsea vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 60% less expensive) Chelsea vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 52% less expensive) Chelsea vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 64% less expensive) Chelsea vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 71% less expensive)
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Chelsea vs St. George's (St. George's is 65% less expensive) Chelsea vs Grenville (Grenville is 65% less expensive)
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Chelsea vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 67% less expensive) Chelsea vs Mixco (Mixco is 79% less expensive) Chelsea vs Coban (Coban is 70% less expensive) Chelsea vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 74% less expensive) Chelsea vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 70% less expensive) Chelsea vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 70% less expensive) Chelsea vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 71% less expensive) Chelsea vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 71% less expensive) Chelsea vs Flores (Flores is 72% less expensive) Chelsea vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 74% less expensive)
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