In Memphis, United States, living costs about $1842 per month for one person and $4402 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Memphis is 29% more expensive overall.
Memphis is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Memphis is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.
Memphis 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.
The high cost of living in Memphis is primarily driven by elevated rent and utility expenses, making it a significant factor for residents.
Food prices in Memphis are 16% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall living costs.
Public transport in Memphis is 5% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable compared to other expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.9 $ |
| Dinner | 58.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.73 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 130 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.16 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.32 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 132 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 64.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 858 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,354 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 950 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,379 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,357 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,551 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.2 $ |
| Haircut | 13.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,428 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,502 $ |