In Mountain Brook, United States, living costs about $1941 per month for one person and $4639 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Mountain Brook are 36% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Mountain Brook is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Mountain Brook is, on average, 55% lower than in New York City.
Mountain Brook is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high costs in Mountain Brook are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Yes, food costs are 22% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 33% lower than the European benchmark, which helps balance some living costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16 $ |
| Dinner | 63.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.24 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.16 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.87 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.18 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 52.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 104 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.33 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 53.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 934 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,792 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,222 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,104 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,529 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,415 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,436 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ |
| Haircut | 17.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 995 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,772 $ |