Cost of living in Oyster Bay

In Oyster Bay, United States, living costs about $2615 per month for one person and $6100 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Oyster Bay compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Oyster Bay is 83% more expensive overall.

How does Oyster Bay compare to your city?

Oyster Bay is 36% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Oyster Bay is, on average, 35% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Oyster Bay?

Who is Oyster Bay a good fit for?

Oyster Bay 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.

FAQ

Why is Oyster Bay so expensive?

The primary driver of Oyster Bay's high costs is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Oyster Bay?

Yes, food costs are 31% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Oyster Bay?

Public transport is 63% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2615 $
Without Rent
919 $
Rent & Utilities
1696 $
Food
624 $
Transport
122 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5070 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
301.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.6 $
Dinner 80.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.01 $
Capuccino 4.99 $
Coke, 330ml 2.27 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.13 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.22 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.49 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 24.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.63 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.98 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.79 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.1 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.21 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.55 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.76 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.76 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.59 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 18.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.72 $
Cigarette pack 11.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.21 $
Monthly Pass 117 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.9 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 148 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.2 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 9.02 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 5.14 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.12 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 73 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 111 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 49.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,528 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,730 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,757 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,219 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,97 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,884 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,07 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.59%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 69.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 17.1 $
Haircut 16.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 78.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 38.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,506 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,429 $

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Oyster Bay vs Castries (Castries is 56% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 54% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Kingston (Kingston is 49% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 70% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 61% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 55% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs May Pen (May Pen is 69% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 63% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 68% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Linstead (Linstead is 60% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 57% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 56% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs St. John's (St. John's is 59% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs All Saints (All Saints is 59% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs St. George's (St. George's is 59% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Grenville (Grenville is 59% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Roseau (Roseau is 62% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 56% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 62% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 62% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Belize City (Belize City is 66% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 58% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 72% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 49% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 40% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 62% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Mixco (Mixco is 76% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Coban (Coban is 65% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 70% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 65% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 66% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 67% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 67% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Flores (Flores is 67% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 70% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 68% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 60% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Choloma (Choloma is 77% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 75% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 66% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 67% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 73% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 72% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Yoro (Yoro is 72% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs La Lima (La Lima is 67% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 70% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 60% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 71% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Higuey (Higuey is 71% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs La Vega (La Vega is 78% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 68% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 80% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 76% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Bonao (Bonao is 79% less expensive)
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Oyster Bay vs Managua (Managua is 70% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Leon (Leon is 76% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Masaya (Masaya is 73% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 79% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 76% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Esteli (Esteli is 77% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Granada (Granada is 73% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 83% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 75% less expensive) Oyster Bay vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 66% less expensive)