Cost of living in Hickory

In Hickory, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4256 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1844 monthly.

How expensive is Hickory compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Hickory is 29% more expensive overall.

How does Hickory compare to your city?

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

Rent in Hickory is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Hickory?

Who is Hickory a good fit for?

Hickory tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Hickory so expensive?

The primary driver of Hickory's high cost of living is the elevated rent and utilities. This significantly impacts overall expenses for residents.

Is food expensive in Hickory?

Food costs in Hickory are 11% higher than the European benchmark. This can add to the overall living expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Hickory?

Public transport in Hickory is 17% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1844 $
Without Rent
757 $
Rent & Utilities
1087 $
Food
531 $
Transport
62 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1396 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
43.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.9 $
Dinner 52.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.98 $
Capuccino 4.97 $
Coke, 330ml 2.16 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.92 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.86 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.59 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.48 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.55 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.19 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.28 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.96 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.99 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.4 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.72 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.46 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.63 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.66 $
Cigarette pack 7.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.91 $
Monthly Pass 66.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.79 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 125 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.44 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.94 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.24 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.98 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 82 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 127 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 80.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 885 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,306 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,085 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,914 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,106 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,108 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,396 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.66%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.1 $
Haircut 22.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 83.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 902 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 29,858 $

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Hickory vs Havana (Havana is 44% less expensive) Hickory vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 23% less expensive) Hickory vs Holguin (Holguin is 31% less expensive) Hickory vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 17% less expensive) Hickory vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 43% less expensive) Hickory vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 37% less expensive) Hickory vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 16% less expensive) Hickory vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 16% less expensive) Hickory vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 41% less expensive) Hickory vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 52% less expensive)
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Hickory vs San Jose (San Jose is 33% less expensive) Hickory vs Limon (Limon is 35% less expensive) Hickory vs Liberia (Liberia is 51% less expensive) Hickory vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 33% less expensive) Hickory vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 31% less expensive) Hickory vs Cartago (Cartago is 48% less expensive) Hickory vs Heredia (Heredia is 32% less expensive) Hickory vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 9% less expensive) Hickory vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 29% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Castries (Castries is 37% less expensive) Hickory vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 35% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Kingston (Kingston is 28% less expensive) Hickory vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 58% less expensive) Hickory vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 45% less expensive) Hickory vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 37% less expensive) Hickory vs May Pen (May Pen is 55% less expensive) Hickory vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 47% less expensive) Hickory vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 54% less expensive) Hickory vs Linstead (Linstead is 43% less expensive) Hickory vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 39% less expensive) Hickory vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 38% less expensive)
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Hickory vs St. John's (St. John's is 41% less expensive) Hickory vs All Saints (All Saints is 41% less expensive)
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Hickory vs St. George's (St. George's is 42% less expensive) Hickory vs Grenville (Grenville is 42% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Roseau (Roseau is 46% less expensive) Hickory vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 38% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 47% less expensive) Hickory vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 46% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Belize City (Belize City is 52% less expensive) Hickory vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 41% less expensive) Hickory vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 60% less expensive) Hickory vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 28% less expensive) Hickory vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 15% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 45% less expensive) Hickory vs Mixco (Mixco is 65% less expensive) Hickory vs Coban (Coban is 51% less expensive) Hickory vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 58% less expensive) Hickory vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 51% less expensive) Hickory vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 51% less expensive) Hickory vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 53% less expensive) Hickory vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 53% less expensive) Hickory vs Flores (Flores is 53% less expensive) Hickory vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 57% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 55% less expensive) Hickory vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 44% less expensive) Hickory vs Choloma (Choloma is 68% less expensive) Hickory vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 65% less expensive) Hickory vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 52% less expensive) Hickory vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 53% less expensive) Hickory vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 61% less expensive) Hickory vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 61% less expensive) Hickory vs Yoro (Yoro is 60% less expensive) Hickory vs La Lima (La Lima is 53% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 57% less expensive) Hickory vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 43% less expensive) Hickory vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 58% less expensive) Hickory vs Higuey (Higuey is 58% less expensive) Hickory vs La Vega (La Vega is 69% less expensive) Hickory vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 55% less expensive) Hickory vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 60% less expensive) Hickory vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 71% less expensive) Hickory vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 66% less expensive) Hickory vs Bonao (Bonao is 71% less expensive)
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Hickory vs Managua (Managua is 58% less expensive) Hickory vs Leon (Leon is 65% less expensive) Hickory vs Masaya (Masaya is 61% less expensive) Hickory vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 70% less expensive) Hickory vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 65% less expensive) Hickory vs Esteli (Esteli is 68% less expensive) Hickory vs Granada (Granada is 62% less expensive) Hickory vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 75% less expensive) Hickory vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 64% less expensive) Hickory vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 52% less expensive)