Denver, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2699 for one person and $6308 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Denver are 89% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Denver is 28% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Denver is, on average, 36% lower than in New York City.
Denver 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.
The high costs in Denver are largely driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Yes, food costs are 40% higher than the European benchmark.
Public transport is 122% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for many residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 18.2 $ |
| Dinner | 74.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.85 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.79 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.35 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.7 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.91 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.02 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 102 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 144 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.7 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.51 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 116 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 180 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 66 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,418 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,606 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,791 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,330 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,325 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,533 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,87 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.3 $ |
| Haircut | 26.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,150 $ |