In Newark, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5617 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2575 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Newark is 80% more expensive overall.
Newark is 38% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Newark is, on average, 36% lower than in New York City.
Newark 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.
The high cost of living in Newark is largely driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Food costs in Newark are 35% higher compared to the European benchmark, making dining out and grocery shopping more costly.
Public transport in Newark is 18% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner | 69.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.97 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.3 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 5.99 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 48 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 125 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.7 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 111 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 170 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 63.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,425 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,140 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,846 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,832 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,669 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,675 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,363 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.60% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 20 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,899 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,089 $ |