Cost of living in Elizabeth

Elizabeth, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2733 for one person and $6275 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Elizabeth compared to other cities?

Elizabeth is 91% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Elizabeth compare to your city?

Elizabeth is 38% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Elizabeth is, on average, 29% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Elizabeth?

Who is Elizabeth a good fit for?

Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Elizabeth is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Elizabeth?

Yes, food costs are 35% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Elizabeth?

Public transport is 5% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable compared to other expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2733 $
Without Rent
884 $
Rent & Utilities
1849 $
Food
642 $
Transport
71 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4504 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
137.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18 $
Dinner 80.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.63 $
Capuccino 4.86 $
Coke, 330ml 2.47 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.15 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.79 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.9 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.76 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.24 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.89 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.55 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.08 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.6 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.19 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.57 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.35 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.91 $
Cigarette pack 12 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.67 $
Monthly Pass 78.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.94 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 137 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.91 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 5.24 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.28 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 107 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 167 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 61 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,635 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,013 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,865 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,204 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,404 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,328 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,504 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.63%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.3 $
Haircut 22 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 89.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 53.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,519 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,164 $

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