Cost of living in Mount Pleasant

In Mount Pleasant, United States, a single person typically needs around $2747 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $6786 monthly.

How expensive is Mount Pleasant compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Mount Pleasant are 92% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Mount Pleasant compare to your city?

Mount Pleasant is 35% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Mount Pleasant is, on average, 30% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Mount Pleasant?

Who is Mount Pleasant a good fit for?

Mount Pleasant is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Mount Pleasant so expensive?

The primary reason for the high cost of living in Mount Pleasant is the significantly elevated rent and utilities. This expense greatly influences overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Mount Pleasant?

Yes, food costs are 40% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living in the area.

Is public transport affordable in Mount Pleasant?

Public transport is slightly more expensive, being 5% higher than the European benchmark. This minor increase may not significantly impact overall budgets.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2747 $
Without Rent
925 $
Rent & Utilities
1822 $
Food
667 $
Transport
78 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5494 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
44.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.1 $
Dinner 77.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.89 $
Capuccino 5.16 $
Coke, 330ml 2.53 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.21 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.07 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.1 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.09 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.26 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.04 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.8 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.53 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.72 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.07 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.54 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.68 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.83 $
Cigarette pack 13.3 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.75 $
Monthly Pass 115 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.94 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 147 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.1 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 8.71 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 6.02 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.19 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 95 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 147 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 66.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,605 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,328 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,883 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 4,022 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,767 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,761 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,494 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.45%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 66.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.2 $
Haircut 20 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 90.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 50.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,576 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,317 $

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Costa Rica
Mount Pleasant vs San Jose (San Jose is 55% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Limon (Limon is 56% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Liberia (Liberia is 67% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 55% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 54% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Cartago (Cartago is 65% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Heredia (Heredia is 55% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 39% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 52% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Castries (Castries is 58% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 56% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Kingston (Kingston is 52% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 71% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 63% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 58% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs May Pen (May Pen is 70% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 64% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 69% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Linstead (Linstead is 62% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 59% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 58% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs St. John's (St. John's is 61% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs All Saints (All Saints is 61% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs St. George's (St. George's is 61% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Grenville (Grenville is 61% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Roseau (Roseau is 63% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 59% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 64% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 63% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Belize City (Belize City is 68% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 60% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 73% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 51% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 43% less expensive)
Guatemala
Mount Pleasant vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 63% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Mixco (Mixco is 77% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Coban (Coban is 67% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 72% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 67% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 67% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 68% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 68% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Flores (Flores is 69% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 71% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 70% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 62% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Choloma (Choloma is 78% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 76% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 68% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 68% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 74% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 74% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Yoro (Yoro is 73% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs La Lima (La Lima is 68% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 71% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 62% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 72% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Higuey (Higuey is 72% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs La Vega (La Vega is 79% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 70% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 73% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 81% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 77% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Bonao (Bonao is 80% less expensive)
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Mount Pleasant vs Managua (Managua is 72% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Leon (Leon is 77% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Masaya (Masaya is 74% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 80% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 77% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Esteli (Esteli is 78% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Granada (Granada is 75% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 83% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 76% less expensive) Mount Pleasant vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 68% less expensive)