Cost of living in Lexington

In Lexington, United States, a single person typically needs around $1955 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4759 monthly.

How expensive is Lexington compared to other cities?

Lexington is 37% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Lexington compare to your city?

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

Rent in Lexington is, on average, 55% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Lexington?

Who is Lexington a good fit for?

Lexington 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 Lexington so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Lexington is rent and utilities, which significantly elevate the overall cost of living.

Is food expensive in Lexington?

Yes, food costs are 19% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Lexington?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 38% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1955 $
Without Rent
763 $
Rent & Utilities
1192 $
Food
567 $
Transport
47 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3946 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
23.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.6 $
Dinner 66.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.54 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.58 $
Capuccino 4.12 $
Coke, 330ml 2.38 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.96 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.76 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.19 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.21 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.26 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.84 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.55 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.6 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.71 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.81 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.26 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.82 $
Cigarette pack 8.22 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.04 $
Monthly Pass 43.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.85 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 111 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.65 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.05 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.41 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.09 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 125 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 189 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 57.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 958 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,715 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,218 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,403 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,61 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,905 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,946 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.58%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.2 $
Haircut 17 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,401 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,146 $

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Lexington vs Kingston (Kingston is 32% less expensive) Lexington vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 60% less expensive) Lexington vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 48% less expensive) Lexington vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 40% less expensive) Lexington vs May Pen (May Pen is 58% less expensive) Lexington vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 50% less expensive) Lexington vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 57% less expensive) Lexington vs Linstead (Linstead is 46% less expensive) Lexington vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 43% less expensive) Lexington vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 42% less expensive)
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Lexington vs St. George's (St. George's is 46% less expensive) Lexington vs Grenville (Grenville is 46% less expensive)
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Lexington vs Roseau (Roseau is 49% less expensive) Lexington vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 42% less expensive)
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Lexington vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 50% less expensive) Lexington vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 49% less expensive)
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Lexington vs Belize City (Belize City is 55% less expensive) Lexington vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 44% less expensive) Lexington vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 63% less expensive) Lexington vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 32% less expensive) Lexington vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 20% less expensive)
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Lexington vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 49% less expensive) Lexington vs Mixco (Mixco is 67% less expensive) Lexington vs Coban (Coban is 53% less expensive) Lexington vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 60% less expensive) Lexington vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 54% less expensive) Lexington vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 54% less expensive) Lexington vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 55% less expensive) Lexington vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 55% less expensive) Lexington vs Flores (Flores is 56% less expensive) Lexington vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 60% less expensive)
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Lexington vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 58% less expensive) Lexington vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 47% less expensive) Lexington vs Choloma (Choloma is 69% less expensive) Lexington vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 67% less expensive) Lexington vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 55% less expensive) Lexington vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 56% less expensive) Lexington vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 63% less expensive) Lexington vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 63% less expensive) Lexington vs Yoro (Yoro is 62% less expensive) Lexington vs La Lima (La Lima is 55% less expensive)
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Lexington vs Managua (Managua is 60% less expensive) Lexington vs Leon (Leon is 67% less expensive) Lexington vs Masaya (Masaya is 64% less expensive) Lexington vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 72% less expensive) Lexington vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 67% less expensive) Lexington vs Esteli (Esteli is 70% less expensive) Lexington vs Granada (Granada is 64% less expensive) Lexington vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 77% less expensive) Lexington vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 66% less expensive) Lexington vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 54% less expensive)