Cost of living in Emporia

In Emporia, United States, a single person typically needs around $1596 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3486 monthly.

How expensive is Emporia compared to other cities?

Emporia is 12% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Emporia compare to your city?

Emporia is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Emporia is, on average, 65% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Emporia?

Who is Emporia a good fit for?

Emporia 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 Emporia so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Emporia is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Emporia?

Food costs in Emporia are relatively affordable, being 1% lower than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Emporia?

Public transport in Emporia is quite affordable, with costs being 18% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1596 $
Without Rent
670 $
Rent & Utilities
925 $
Food
471 $
Transport
62 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
7600 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
24.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.05 $
Dinner 52.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.25 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.03 $
Capuccino 4.25 $
Coke, 330ml 2 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.82 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.77 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.95 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.83 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.14 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.66 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.17 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.78 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.82 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.64 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.76 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.27 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.35 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.54 $
Cigarette pack 9.89 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.31 $
Monthly Pass 49.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.84 $
Taxi, 8 km 23.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 90.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.72 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.87 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.85 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.68 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 64 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 99 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 49.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 891 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 804 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 494 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,077 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,165 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,172 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 7,6 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.66%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 60 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.9 $
Haircut 13.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 86.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 44.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 831 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,660 $

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Emporia vs George Town (George Town is 128% more expensive)
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Emporia vs Nassau (Nassau is 73% more expensive) Emporia vs Freeport (Freeport is 38% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Emporia vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 47% more expensive) Emporia vs Luganville (Luganville is 91% more expensive)
United States
Emporia vs New York City (New York City is 154% more expensive) Emporia vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 100% more expensive) Emporia vs Chicago (Chicago is 67% more expensive) Emporia vs Houston (Houston is 41% more expensive) Emporia vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 48% more expensive) Emporia vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 59% more expensive) Emporia vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 37% more expensive) Emporia vs San Diego (San Diego is 110% more expensive) Emporia vs Dallas (Dallas is 60% more expensive) Emporia vs San Jose (San Jose is 130% more expensive)
Canada
Emporia vs Toronto (Toronto is 61% more expensive) Emporia vs Montreal (Montreal is 22% more expensive) Emporia vs Calgary (Calgary is 35% more expensive) Emporia vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 40% more expensive) Emporia vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 12% more expensive) Emporia vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 10% more expensive) Emporia vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 55% more expensive) Emporia vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 66% more expensive) Emporia vs Brampton (Brampton is 33% more expensive) Emporia vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 35% more expensive)
Barbados
Emporia vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 15% less expensive) Emporia vs Holetown (Holetown is 13% less expensive)
Panama
Emporia vs Panama City (Panama City is 13% less expensive) Emporia vs Colon (Colon is 26% less expensive) Emporia vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 23% less expensive) Emporia vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 34% less expensive) Emporia vs David (David is 48% less expensive) Emporia vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 40% less expensive) Emporia vs Balboa (Balboa is 22% less expensive) Emporia vs Pacora (Pacora is 22% less expensive) Emporia vs Chitre (Chitre is 32% less expensive) Emporia vs Penonome (Penonome is 31% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Emporia vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 22% less expensive) Emporia vs Cayon (Cayon is 22% less expensive)
Cuba
Emporia vs Havana (Havana is 36% less expensive) Emporia vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 11% less expensive) Emporia vs Holguin (Holguin is 20% less expensive) Emporia vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 4% less expensive) Emporia vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 34% less expensive) Emporia vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 27% less expensive) Emporia vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 2% less expensive) Emporia vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 3% less expensive) Emporia vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 31% less expensive) Emporia vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 45% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Emporia vs San Jose (San Jose is 22% less expensive) Emporia vs Limon (Limon is 25% less expensive) Emporia vs Liberia (Liberia is 44% less expensive) Emporia vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 23% less expensive) Emporia vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 20% less expensive) Emporia vs Cartago (Cartago is 40% less expensive) Emporia vs Heredia (Heredia is 22% less expensive) Emporia vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 6% more expensive) Emporia vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 18% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Emporia vs Castries (Castries is 27% less expensive) Emporia vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 25% less expensive)
Jamaica
Emporia vs Kingston (Kingston is 17% less expensive) Emporia vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 51% less expensive) Emporia vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 36% less expensive) Emporia vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 27% less expensive) Emporia vs May Pen (May Pen is 49% less expensive) Emporia vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 39% less expensive) Emporia vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 47% less expensive) Emporia vs Linstead (Linstead is 34% less expensive) Emporia vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 30% less expensive) Emporia vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 28% less expensive)
El Salvador
Emporia vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 25% less expensive) Emporia vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 56% less expensive) Emporia vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 27% less expensive) Emporia vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 32% less expensive) Emporia vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 27% less expensive) Emporia vs Apopa (Apopa is 28% less expensive) Emporia vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 25% less expensive) Emporia vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 9% less expensive) Emporia vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 32% less expensive) Emporia vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 45% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Emporia vs St. John's (St. John's is 32% less expensive) Emporia vs All Saints (All Saints is 32% less expensive)
Grenada
Emporia vs St. George's (St. George's is 33% less expensive) Emporia vs Grenville (Grenville is 34% less expensive)
Dominica
Emporia vs Roseau (Roseau is 37% less expensive) Emporia vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 29% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Emporia vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 39% less expensive) Emporia vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 37% less expensive)
Belize
Emporia vs Belize City (Belize City is 45% less expensive) Emporia vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 32% less expensive) Emporia vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 54% less expensive) Emporia vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 16% less expensive) Emporia vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 1% less expensive)
Guatemala
Emporia vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 37% less expensive) Emporia vs Mixco (Mixco is 60% less expensive) Emporia vs Coban (Coban is 43% less expensive) Emporia vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 51% less expensive) Emporia vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 43% less expensive) Emporia vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 44% less expensive) Emporia vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 45% less expensive) Emporia vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 45% less expensive) Emporia vs Flores (Flores is 46% less expensive) Emporia vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 50% less expensive)
Honduras
Emporia vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 48% less expensive) Emporia vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 35% less expensive) Emporia vs Choloma (Choloma is 62% less expensive) Emporia vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 59% less expensive) Emporia vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 45% less expensive) Emporia vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 46% less expensive) Emporia vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 55% less expensive) Emporia vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 55% less expensive) Emporia vs Yoro (Yoro is 54% less expensive) Emporia vs La Lima (La Lima is 45% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Emporia vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 50% less expensive) Emporia vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 34% less expensive) Emporia vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 52% less expensive) Emporia vs Higuey (Higuey is 52% less expensive) Emporia vs La Vega (La Vega is 64% less expensive) Emporia vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 48% less expensive) Emporia vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 54% less expensive) Emporia vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 67% less expensive) Emporia vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 61% less expensive) Emporia vs Bonao (Bonao is 66% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Emporia vs Managua (Managua is 52% less expensive) Emporia vs Leon (Leon is 60% less expensive) Emporia vs Masaya (Masaya is 55% less expensive) Emporia vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 66% less expensive) Emporia vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 60% less expensive) Emporia vs Esteli (Esteli is 63% less expensive) Emporia vs Granada (Granada is 56% less expensive) Emporia vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 71% less expensive) Emporia vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 58% less expensive) Emporia vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 44% less expensive)