Cost of living in Ferguson

In Ferguson, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4769 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1987 monthly.

How expensive is Ferguson compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Ferguson are 39% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Ferguson compare to your city?

Ferguson is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Ferguson is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Ferguson?

Who is Ferguson a good fit for?

Ferguson is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Ferguson so expensive?

The primary reason for the high cost of living in Ferguson is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities.

Is food expensive in Ferguson?

Yes, food costs in Ferguson are 18% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Ferguson?

Public transport in Ferguson is 19% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1987 $
Without Rent
759 $
Rent & Utilities
1228 $
Food
564 $
Transport
61 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4401 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
18.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.3 $
Dinner 57.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.12 $
Capuccino 4.43 $
Coke, 330ml 2.44 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.95 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.76 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.11 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.33 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.48 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.21 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.27 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.17 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.02 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.21 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.41 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.06 $
Cigarette pack 7.93 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.15 $
Monthly Pass 73.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.87 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 91.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.37 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.17 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.15 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 121 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 188 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 64.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 976 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,893 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,306 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,189 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,945 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,73 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,401 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.47%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 40.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.7 $
Haircut 17 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 78.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,112 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,628 $

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