In New Bern, United States, living costs about $1917 per month for one person and $4638 for a family of four, including rent.
New Bern is 34% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
New Bern is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in New Bern is, on average, 58% lower than in New York City.
New Bern 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.
The primary driver of expense in New Bern is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.
Yes, food costs are 21% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 20% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 22.3 $ |
| Dinner | 67.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.14 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.03 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.28 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.81 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 61.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 146 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.63 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.32 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 82 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 85.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 905 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,588 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,072 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,009 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,003 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,315 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ |
| Haircut | 21.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 891 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 29,713 $ |