Cost of living in Mequon

Mequon, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2014 for one person and $4990 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Mequon compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Mequon is 41% more expensive overall.

How does Mequon compare to your city?

Mequon is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

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

What drives the cost of living in Mequon?

Who is Mequon a good fit for?

Mequon 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 Mequon so expensive?

The high cost of living is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Mequon?

Yes, food costs are 28% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Mequon?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 26% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2014 $
Without Rent
837 $
Rent & Utilities
1177 $
Food
609 $
Transport
55 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4010 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
25.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.5 $
Dinner 67.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.27 $
Capuccino 5 $
Coke, 330ml 2.49 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.99 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.2 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.21 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.33 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.72 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.65 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.85 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.7 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.66 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.61 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.49 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.02 $
Cigarette pack 9.78 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.03 $
Monthly Pass 68.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.89 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 152 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.2 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.56 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.66 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.91 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 169 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 62.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 959 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,767 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,191 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,969 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,14 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,875 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,01 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.58%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 48.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.7 $
Haircut 17.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 88 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,668 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,884 $

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Mequon vs George Town (George Town is 81% more expensive)
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Mequon vs Nassau (Nassau is 37% more expensive) Mequon vs Freeport (Freeport is 9% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Mequon vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 17% more expensive) Mequon vs Luganville (Luganville is 52% more expensive)
United States
Mequon vs New York City (New York City is 101% more expensive) Mequon vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 58% more expensive) Mequon vs Chicago (Chicago is 32% more expensive) Mequon vs Houston (Houston is 12% more expensive) Mequon vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 18% more expensive) Mequon vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 26% more expensive) Mequon vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 9% more expensive) Mequon vs San Diego (San Diego is 66% more expensive) Mequon vs Dallas (Dallas is 27% more expensive) Mequon vs San Jose (San Jose is 82% more expensive)
Canada
Mequon vs Toronto (Toronto is 28% more expensive) Mequon vs Montreal (Montreal is 3% less expensive) Mequon vs Calgary (Calgary is 7% more expensive) Mequon vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 11% more expensive) Mequon vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 11% less expensive) Mequon vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 13% less expensive) Mequon vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 23% more expensive) Mequon vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 32% more expensive) Mequon vs Brampton (Brampton is 6% more expensive) Mequon vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 7% more expensive)
Barbados
Mequon vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 32% less expensive) Mequon vs Holetown (Holetown is 31% less expensive)
Panama
Mequon vs Panama City (Panama City is 31% less expensive) Mequon vs Colon (Colon is 41% less expensive) Mequon vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 39% less expensive) Mequon vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 48% less expensive) Mequon vs David (David is 59% less expensive) Mequon vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 53% less expensive) Mequon vs Balboa (Balboa is 38% less expensive) Mequon vs Pacora (Pacora is 38% less expensive) Mequon vs Chitre (Chitre is 46% less expensive) Mequon vs Penonome (Penonome is 45% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Mequon vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 38% less expensive) Mequon vs Cayon (Cayon is 38% less expensive)
Cuba
Mequon vs Havana (Havana is 49% less expensive) Mequon vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 30% less expensive) Mequon vs Holguin (Holguin is 36% less expensive) Mequon vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 24% less expensive) Mequon vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 48% less expensive) Mequon vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 42% less expensive) Mequon vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 23% less expensive) Mequon vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 23% less expensive) Mequon vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 46% less expensive) Mequon vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 56% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Mequon vs San Jose (San Jose is 38% less expensive) Mequon vs Limon (Limon is 40% less expensive) Mequon vs Liberia (Liberia is 55% less expensive) Mequon vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 39% less expensive) Mequon vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 37% less expensive) Mequon vs Cartago (Cartago is 52% less expensive) Mequon vs Heredia (Heredia is 38% less expensive) Mequon vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 16% less expensive) Mequon vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 35% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Mequon vs Castries (Castries is 42% less expensive) Mequon vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 41% less expensive)
Jamaica
Mequon vs Kingston (Kingston is 34% less expensive) Mequon vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 61% less expensive) Mequon vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 49% less expensive) Mequon vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 42% less expensive) Mequon vs May Pen (May Pen is 59% less expensive) Mequon vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 51% less expensive) Mequon vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 58% less expensive) Mequon vs Linstead (Linstead is 48% less expensive) Mequon vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 44% less expensive) Mequon vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 43% less expensive)
El Salvador
Mequon vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 41% less expensive) Mequon vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 65% less expensive) Mequon vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 42% less expensive) Mequon vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 46% less expensive) Mequon vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 42% less expensive) Mequon vs Apopa (Apopa is 43% less expensive) Mequon vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 40% less expensive) Mequon vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 28% less expensive) Mequon vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 46% less expensive) Mequon vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 56% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Mequon vs St. John's (St. John's is 46% less expensive) Mequon vs All Saints (All Saints is 46% less expensive)
Grenada
Mequon vs St. George's (St. George's is 47% less expensive) Mequon vs Grenville (Grenville is 47% less expensive)
Dominica
Mequon vs Roseau (Roseau is 50% less expensive) Mequon vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 43% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Mequon vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 51% less expensive) Mequon vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 50% less expensive)
Belize
Mequon vs Belize City (Belize City is 56% less expensive) Mequon vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 46% less expensive) Mequon vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 64% less expensive) Mequon vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 34% less expensive) Mequon vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 22% less expensive)
Guatemala
Mequon vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 50% less expensive) Mequon vs Mixco (Mixco is 68% less expensive) Mequon vs Coban (Coban is 55% less expensive) Mequon vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 61% less expensive) Mequon vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 55% less expensive) Mequon vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 55% less expensive) Mequon vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 57% less expensive) Mequon vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 57% less expensive) Mequon vs Flores (Flores is 57% less expensive) Mequon vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 61% less expensive)
Honduras
Mequon vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 59% less expensive) Mequon vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 48% less expensive) Mequon vs Choloma (Choloma is 70% less expensive) Mequon vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 68% less expensive) Mequon vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 56% less expensive) Mequon vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 57% less expensive) Mequon vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 64% less expensive) Mequon vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 64% less expensive) Mequon vs Yoro (Yoro is 64% less expensive) Mequon vs La Lima (La Lima is 57% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Mequon vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 61% less expensive) Mequon vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 48% less expensive) Mequon vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 62% less expensive) Mequon vs Higuey (Higuey is 62% less expensive) Mequon vs La Vega (La Vega is 72% less expensive) Mequon vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 59% less expensive) Mequon vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 64% less expensive) Mequon vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) Mequon vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 69% less expensive) Mequon vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Mequon vs Managua (Managua is 62% less expensive) Mequon vs Leon (Leon is 68% less expensive) Mequon vs Masaya (Masaya is 65% less expensive) Mequon vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 73% less expensive) Mequon vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 68% less expensive) Mequon vs Esteli (Esteli is 71% less expensive) Mequon vs Granada (Granada is 65% less expensive) Mequon vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 77% less expensive) Mequon vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 67% less expensive) Mequon vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 56% less expensive)