Cost of living in Derry

Derry, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2608 for one person and $5798 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Derry compared to other cities?

Derry is 83% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Derry compare to your city?

Derry is 33% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Derry is, on average, 37% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Derry?

Who is Derry a good fit for?

Derry is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Derry so expensive?

The primary driver of Derry's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Derry?

Yes, food costs in Derry are 51% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Derry?

Public transport in Derry is 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2608 $
Without Rent
957 $
Rent & Utilities
1651 $
Food
721 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5212 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
34.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 24.8 $
Dinner 110 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.5 $
Capuccino 5.64 $
Coke, 330ml 2.85 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.91 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.93 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.53 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 18 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.66 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.69 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.86 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.19 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.08 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.91 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.44 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.34 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.94 $
Cigarette pack 14.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.89 $
Monthly Pass 51.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.93 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 151 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.04 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.95 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.14 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.97 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 138 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 211 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 72.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,407 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,292 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,579 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,659 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,45 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,064 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,212 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.77%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 49.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.9 $
Haircut 18.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 127 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,413 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,441 $

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Derry vs New York City (New York City is 55% more expensive) Derry vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 22% more expensive) Derry vs Chicago (Chicago is 2% more expensive) Derry vs Houston (Houston is 14% less expensive) Derry vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 9% less expensive) Derry vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 3% less expensive) Derry vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 16% less expensive) Derry vs San Diego (San Diego is 28% more expensive) Derry vs Dallas (Dallas is 2% less expensive) Derry vs San Jose (San Jose is 41% more expensive)
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Derry vs Toronto (Toronto is 1% less expensive) Derry vs Montreal (Montreal is 25% less expensive) Derry vs Calgary (Calgary is 18% less expensive) Derry vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 14% less expensive) Derry vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 32% less expensive) Derry vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 33% less expensive) Derry vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 5% less expensive) Derry vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 2% more expensive) Derry vs Brampton (Brampton is 18% less expensive) Derry vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 17% less expensive)
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Derry vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 48% less expensive) Derry vs Holetown (Holetown is 47% less expensive)
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Derry vs Panama City (Panama City is 47% less expensive) Derry vs Colon (Colon is 55% less expensive) Derry vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 53% less expensive) Derry vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 60% less expensive) Derry vs David (David is 68% less expensive) Derry vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 63% less expensive) Derry vs Balboa (Balboa is 52% less expensive) Derry vs Pacora (Pacora is 52% less expensive) Derry vs Chitre (Chitre is 58% less expensive) Derry vs Penonome (Penonome is 58% less expensive)
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Derry vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 52% less expensive) Derry vs Cayon (Cayon is 52% less expensive)
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Derry vs Havana (Havana is 61% less expensive) Derry vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 46% less expensive) Derry vs Holguin (Holguin is 51% less expensive) Derry vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 42% less expensive) Derry vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 60% less expensive) Derry vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 55% less expensive) Derry vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 40% less expensive) Derry vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 40% less expensive) Derry vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 58% less expensive) Derry vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 66% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Derry vs San Jose (San Jose is 52% less expensive) Derry vs Limon (Limon is 54% less expensive) Derry vs Liberia (Liberia is 66% less expensive) Derry vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 53% less expensive) Derry vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 51% less expensive) Derry vs Cartago (Cartago is 63% less expensive) Derry vs Heredia (Heredia is 52% less expensive) Derry vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 35% less expensive) Derry vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 50% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Derry vs Castries (Castries is 56% less expensive) Derry vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 54% less expensive)
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Derry vs Kingston (Kingston is 49% less expensive) Derry vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 70% less expensive) Derry vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 61% less expensive) Derry vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 55% less expensive) Derry vs May Pen (May Pen is 69% less expensive) Derry vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 63% less expensive) Derry vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 67% less expensive) Derry vs Linstead (Linstead is 60% less expensive) Derry vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 57% less expensive) Derry vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 56% less expensive)
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Derry vs St. John's (St. John's is 58% less expensive) Derry vs All Saints (All Saints is 59% less expensive)
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Derry vs St. George's (St. George's is 59% less expensive) Derry vs Grenville (Grenville is 59% less expensive)
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Derry vs Roseau (Roseau is 62% less expensive) Derry vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 56% less expensive)
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Derry vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 62% less expensive) Derry vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 62% less expensive)
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Derry vs Belize City (Belize City is 66% less expensive) Derry vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 58% less expensive) Derry vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 72% less expensive) Derry vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 49% less expensive) Derry vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 40% less expensive)
Guatemala
Derry vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 61% less expensive) Derry vs Mixco (Mixco is 75% less expensive) Derry vs Coban (Coban is 65% less expensive) Derry vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 70% less expensive) Derry vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 65% less expensive) Derry vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 65% less expensive) Derry vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 67% less expensive) Derry vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 67% less expensive) Derry vs Flores (Flores is 67% less expensive) Derry vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 70% less expensive)
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Derry vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 68% less expensive) Derry vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 60% less expensive) Derry vs Choloma (Choloma is 77% less expensive) Derry vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 75% less expensive) Derry vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 66% less expensive) Derry vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 67% less expensive) Derry vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 73% less expensive) Derry vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 72% less expensive) Derry vs Yoro (Yoro is 72% less expensive) Derry vs La Lima (La Lima is 67% less expensive)
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Derry vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 70% less expensive) Derry vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 60% less expensive) Derry vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 71% less expensive) Derry vs Higuey (Higuey is 71% less expensive) Derry vs La Vega (La Vega is 78% less expensive) Derry vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 68% less expensive) Derry vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Derry vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 80% less expensive) Derry vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 76% less expensive) Derry vs Bonao (Bonao is 79% less expensive)
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Derry vs Managua (Managua is 70% less expensive) Derry vs Leon (Leon is 75% less expensive) Derry vs Masaya (Masaya is 73% less expensive) Derry vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 79% less expensive) Derry vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 76% less expensive) Derry vs Esteli (Esteli is 77% less expensive) Derry vs Granada (Granada is 73% less expensive) Derry vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 82% less expensive) Derry vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 75% less expensive) Derry vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 66% less expensive)