Cost of living in Garden

Garden, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1701 for one person and $4346 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Garden compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Garden are 19% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Garden compare to your city?

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

Rent in Garden is, on average, 64% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Garden?

Who is Garden a good fit for?

Garden 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.

FAQ

Why is Garden so expensive?

The primary factor contributing to Garden's high cost of living is the elevated rent and utilities. This expense significantly impacts overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Garden?

Yes, food costs in Garden are 18% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall expense of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Garden?

Public transport in Garden is 34% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more economical option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1701 $
Without Rent
755 $
Rent & Utilities
946 $
Food
564 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2555 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
28.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.1 $
Dinner 60.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.99 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.97 $
Capuccino 4.72 $
Coke, 330ml 2.38 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.78 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.68 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.53 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.61 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.66 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.02 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.43 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.33 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.33 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.29 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.26 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.88 $
Cigarette pack 8.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.85 $
Monthly Pass 51 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.84 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 103 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.65 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.87 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.68 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 146 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 226 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 67.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 712 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,474 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 810 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,853 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,691 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,636 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,555 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.43%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 55.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.8 $
Haircut 13.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 88.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,017 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 17,421 $

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