In Kinston, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4760 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2060 monthly.
Overall living costs in Kinston are 44% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Kinston is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Kinston is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.
Kinston 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.
The primary driver of Kinston's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food costs are 25% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 32% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner | 85.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 7.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.27 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.8 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 58.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 147 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.7 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 101 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 66.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,019 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,649 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,248 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,171 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,51 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,228 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,663 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.67% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12 $ |
| Haircut | 21.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,189 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,789 $ |