Cost of living in Paragould

In Paragould, United States, a single person typically needs around $1839 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4284 monthly.

How expensive is Paragould compared to other cities?

Paragould is 29% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Paragould compare to your city?

Paragould is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Paragould is, on average, 57% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Paragould?

Who is Paragould a good fit for?

Paragould 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.

FAQ

Why is Paragould so expensive?

The primary reason for the high cost of living in Paragould is the elevated rent and utilities. This expense significantly impacts overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Paragould?

Food costs in Paragould are 5% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and grocery shopping somewhat pricier.

Is public transport affordable in Paragould?

Public transport in Paragould is 42% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for getting around.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1839 $
Without Rent
708 $
Rent & Utilities
1130 $
Food
501 $
Transport
43 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4225 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
29.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.1 $
Dinner 46.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.54 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.14 $
Capuccino 4.27 $
Coke, 330ml 2.05 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.95 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.63 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.42 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.84 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.69 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.63 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.38 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.51 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.84 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.97 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.58 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.29 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.53 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.89 $
Cigarette pack 7.65 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.27 $
Monthly Pass 39.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.78 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 139 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 14.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.82 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.81 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.39 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 128 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 194 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 72 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 864 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,516 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,197 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,901 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,874 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,784 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,225 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.61%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.3 $
Haircut 17.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 88.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 61.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 89 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 19,439 $

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Paragould vs George Town (George Town is 98% more expensive)
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Paragould vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 28% more expensive) Paragould vs Luganville (Luganville is 66% more expensive)
United States
Paragould vs New York City (New York City is 120% more expensive) Paragould vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 73% more expensive) Paragould vs Chicago (Chicago is 45% more expensive) Paragould vs Houston (Houston is 22% more expensive) Paragould vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 29% more expensive) Paragould vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 38% more expensive) Paragould vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 19% more expensive) Paragould vs San Diego (San Diego is 82% more expensive) Paragould vs Dallas (Dallas is 39% more expensive) Paragould vs San Jose (San Jose is 100% more expensive)
Canada
Paragould vs Toronto (Toronto is 40% more expensive) Paragould vs Montreal (Montreal is 6% more expensive) Paragould vs Calgary (Calgary is 17% more expensive) Paragould vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 22% more expensive) Paragould vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 3% less expensive) Paragould vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 5% less expensive) Paragould vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 34% more expensive) Paragould vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 44% more expensive) Paragould vs Brampton (Brampton is 16% more expensive) Paragould vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 17% more expensive)
Barbados
Paragould vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 26% less expensive) Paragould vs Holetown (Holetown is 24% less expensive)
Panama
Paragould vs Panama City (Panama City is 25% less expensive) Paragould vs Colon (Colon is 36% less expensive) Paragould vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 33% less expensive) Paragould vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 43% less expensive) Paragould vs David (David is 55% less expensive) Paragould vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 48% less expensive) Paragould vs Balboa (Balboa is 32% less expensive) Paragould vs Pacora (Pacora is 32% less expensive) Paragould vs Chitre (Chitre is 41% less expensive) Paragould vs Penonome (Penonome is 40% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Paragould vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 33% less expensive) Paragould vs Cayon (Cayon is 32% less expensive)
Cuba
Paragould vs Havana (Havana is 44% less expensive) Paragould vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 23% less expensive) Paragould vs Holguin (Holguin is 30% less expensive) Paragould vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 17% less expensive) Paragould vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 43% less expensive) Paragould vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 37% less expensive) Paragould vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 15% less expensive) Paragould vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 15% less expensive) Paragould vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 40% less expensive) Paragould vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 52% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Paragould vs San Jose (San Jose is 33% less expensive) Paragould vs Limon (Limon is 35% less expensive) Paragould vs Liberia (Liberia is 51% less expensive) Paragould vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 33% less expensive) Paragould vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 31% less expensive) Paragould vs Cartago (Cartago is 48% less expensive) Paragould vs Heredia (Heredia is 32% less expensive) Paragould vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 8% less expensive) Paragould vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 29% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Paragould vs Castries (Castries is 37% less expensive) Paragould vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 35% less expensive)
Jamaica
Paragould vs Kingston (Kingston is 28% less expensive) Paragould vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 57% less expensive) Paragould vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 45% less expensive) Paragould vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 37% less expensive) Paragould vs May Pen (May Pen is 55% less expensive) Paragould vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 47% less expensive) Paragould vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 54% less expensive) Paragould vs Linstead (Linstead is 43% less expensive) Paragould vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 39% less expensive) Paragould vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 38% less expensive)
El Salvador
Paragould vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 35% less expensive) Paragould vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 61% less expensive) Paragould vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 36% less expensive) Paragould vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 41% less expensive) Paragould vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 37% less expensive) Paragould vs Apopa (Apopa is 38% less expensive) Paragould vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 35% less expensive) Paragould vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 21% less expensive) Paragould vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 41% less expensive) Paragould vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 52% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Paragould vs St. John's (St. John's is 41% less expensive) Paragould vs All Saints (All Saints is 41% less expensive)
Grenada
Paragould vs St. George's (St. George's is 42% less expensive) Paragould vs Grenville (Grenville is 42% less expensive)
Dominica
Paragould vs Roseau (Roseau is 45% less expensive) Paragould vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 38% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Paragould vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 47% less expensive) Paragould vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 45% less expensive)
Belize
Paragould vs Belize City (Belize City is 52% less expensive) Paragould vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 41% less expensive) Paragould vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 60% less expensive) Paragould vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 28% less expensive) Paragould vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 14% less expensive)
Guatemala
Paragould vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 45% less expensive) Paragould vs Mixco (Mixco is 65% less expensive) Paragould vs Coban (Coban is 50% less expensive) Paragould vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 58% less expensive) Paragould vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 51% less expensive) Paragould vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 51% less expensive) Paragould vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 53% less expensive) Paragould vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 53% less expensive) Paragould vs Flores (Flores is 53% less expensive) Paragould vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 57% less expensive)
Honduras
Paragould vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 55% less expensive) Paragould vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 44% less expensive) Paragould vs Choloma (Choloma is 67% less expensive) Paragould vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 65% less expensive) Paragould vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 52% less expensive) Paragould vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 53% less expensive) Paragould vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 61% less expensive) Paragould vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 61% less expensive) Paragould vs Yoro (Yoro is 60% less expensive) Paragould vs La Lima (La Lima is 53% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Paragould vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 57% less expensive) Paragould vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 43% less expensive) Paragould vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 58% less expensive) Paragould vs Higuey (Higuey is 58% less expensive) Paragould vs La Vega (La Vega is 69% less expensive) Paragould vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 55% less expensive) Paragould vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 60% less expensive) Paragould vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 71% less expensive) Paragould vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 66% less expensive) Paragould vs Bonao (Bonao is 71% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Paragould vs Managua (Managua is 58% less expensive) Paragould vs Leon (Leon is 65% less expensive) Paragould vs Masaya (Masaya is 61% less expensive) Paragould vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 70% less expensive) Paragould vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 65% less expensive) Paragould vs Esteli (Esteli is 68% less expensive) Paragould vs Granada (Granada is 62% less expensive) Paragould vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 75% less expensive) Paragould vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 64% less expensive) Paragould vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 52% less expensive)