Cost of living in Midwest

In Midwest, United States, a single person typically needs around $1919 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4568 monthly.

How expensive is Midwest compared to other cities?

Midwest is 34% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Midwest compare to your city?

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

Rent in Midwest is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Midwest?

Who is Midwest a good fit for?

Midwest 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 Midwest so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Midwest is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Midwest?

Food costs are 19% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Midwest?

Public transport is 35% lower in cost compared to the European benchmark, making it a more economical option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1919 $
Without Rent
764 $
Rent & Utilities
1154 $
Food
567 $
Transport
48 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4098 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
58.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.5 $
Dinner 68.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.83 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.79 $
Capuccino 5.8 $
Coke, 330ml 2.53 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.78 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.69 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.65 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.62 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.3 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.05 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.18 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.95 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.48 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.27 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.13 $
Cigarette pack 9.17 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.44 $
Monthly Pass 50 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.83 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 99.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.02 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.3 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.7 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.56 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 148 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 229 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 901 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,493 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,070 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,101 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,674 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,845 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,098 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.62%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.6 $
Haircut 17.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 105 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 54.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,417 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,100 $

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Midwest vs Toronto (Toronto is 34% more expensive) Midwest vs Montreal (Montreal is 2% more expensive) Midwest vs Calgary (Calgary is 12% more expensive) Midwest vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 17% more expensive) Midwest vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 7% less expensive) Midwest vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 9% less expensive) Midwest vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 29% more expensive) Midwest vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 38% more expensive) Midwest vs Brampton (Brampton is 11% more expensive) Midwest vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 12% more expensive)
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Midwest vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 29% less expensive) Midwest vs Holetown (Holetown is 28% less expensive)
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Midwest vs Panama City (Panama City is 28% less expensive) Midwest vs Colon (Colon is 38% less expensive) Midwest vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 36% less expensive) Midwest vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 45% less expensive) Midwest vs David (David is 57% less expensive) Midwest vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 50% less expensive) Midwest vs Balboa (Balboa is 35% less expensive) Midwest vs Pacora (Pacora is 35% less expensive) Midwest vs Chitre (Chitre is 43% less expensive) Midwest vs Penonome (Penonome is 43% less expensive)
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Midwest vs Havana (Havana is 47% less expensive) Midwest vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 26% less expensive) Midwest vs Holguin (Holguin is 33% less expensive) Midwest vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 21% less expensive) Midwest vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 45% less expensive) Midwest vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 39% less expensive) Midwest vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 19% less expensive) Midwest vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 19% less expensive) Midwest vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 43% less expensive) Midwest vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 54% less expensive)
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Midwest vs San Jose (San Jose is 35% less expensive) Midwest vs Limon (Limon is 37% less expensive) Midwest vs Liberia (Liberia is 53% less expensive) Midwest vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 36% less expensive) Midwest vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 33% less expensive) Midwest vs Cartago (Cartago is 50% less expensive) Midwest vs Heredia (Heredia is 35% less expensive) Midwest vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 12% less expensive) Midwest vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 32% less expensive)
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Midwest vs Kingston (Kingston is 31% less expensive) Midwest vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 59% less expensive) Midwest vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 47% less expensive) Midwest vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 39% less expensive) Midwest vs May Pen (May Pen is 57% less expensive) Midwest vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 49% less expensive) Midwest vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 56% less expensive) Midwest vs Linstead (Linstead is 45% less expensive) Midwest vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 41% less expensive) Midwest vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 40% less expensive)
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Midwest vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 38% less expensive) Midwest vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 63% less expensive) Midwest vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 39% less expensive) Midwest vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 44% less expensive) Midwest vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 39% less expensive) Midwest vs Apopa (Apopa is 40% less expensive) Midwest vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 37% less expensive) Midwest vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 24% less expensive) Midwest vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 43% less expensive) Midwest vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 54% less expensive)
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Midwest vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 49% less expensive) Midwest vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 48% less expensive)
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Midwest vs Belize City (Belize City is 54% less expensive) Midwest vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 43% less expensive) Midwest vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 62% less expensive) Midwest vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 31% less expensive) Midwest vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 18% less expensive)
Guatemala
Midwest vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 48% less expensive) Midwest vs Mixco (Mixco is 67% less expensive) Midwest vs Coban (Coban is 52% less expensive) Midwest vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 60% less expensive) Midwest vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 53% less expensive) Midwest vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 53% less expensive) Midwest vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 55% less expensive) Midwest vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 55% less expensive) Midwest vs Flores (Flores is 55% less expensive) Midwest vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 59% less expensive)
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Midwest vs Managua (Managua is 60% less expensive) Midwest vs Leon (Leon is 67% less expensive) Midwest vs Masaya (Masaya is 63% less expensive) Midwest vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 71% less expensive) Midwest vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 67% less expensive) Midwest vs Esteli (Esteli is 69% less expensive) Midwest vs Granada (Granada is 64% less expensive) Midwest vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 76% less expensive) Midwest vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 65% less expensive) Midwest vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 54% less expensive)