Cost of living in Pelham

In Pelham, United States, living costs about $1896 per month for one person and $4509 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Pelham compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Pelham is 33% more expensive overall.

How does Pelham compare to your city?

Pelham is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

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

What drives the cost of living in Pelham?

Who is Pelham a good fit for?

Pelham 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 Pelham so expensive?

The primary driver of Pelham's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Pelham?

Food prices in Pelham are 22% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Pelham?

Public transport in Pelham is 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more budget-friendly option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1896 $
Without Rent
773 $
Rent & Utilities
1123 $
Food
580 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3562 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
24.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.8 $
Dinner 63.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.88 $
Capuccino 5.11 $
Coke, 330ml 2.26 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.04 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.25 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.49 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.49 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.22 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.72 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.86 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.54 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.88 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.95 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.4 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.68 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.73 $
Cigarette pack 7.52 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.67 $
Monthly Pass 52.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.87 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 104 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.4 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.99 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.61 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.9 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 124 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 191 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 56.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 888 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,644 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,160 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,959 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,477 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,331 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,562 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.1 $
Haircut 17 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 48.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,018 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 19,555 $

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Canada
Pelham vs Toronto (Toronto is 36% more expensive) Pelham vs Montreal (Montreal is 3% more expensive) Pelham vs Calgary (Calgary is 13% more expensive) Pelham vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 18% more expensive) Pelham vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 6% less expensive) Pelham vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 7% less expensive) Pelham vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 30% more expensive) Pelham vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 40% more expensive) Pelham vs Brampton (Brampton is 12% more expensive) Pelham vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 14% more expensive)
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Pelham vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 28% less expensive) Pelham vs Holetown (Holetown is 27% less expensive)
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Pelham vs Panama City (Panama City is 27% less expensive) Pelham vs Colon (Colon is 38% less expensive) Pelham vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 35% less expensive) Pelham vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 44% less expensive) Pelham vs David (David is 56% less expensive) Pelham vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 50% less expensive) Pelham vs Balboa (Balboa is 34% less expensive) Pelham vs Pacora (Pacora is 34% less expensive) Pelham vs Chitre (Chitre is 42% less expensive) Pelham vs Penonome (Penonome is 42% less expensive)
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Pelham vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 35% less expensive) Pelham vs Cayon (Cayon is 34% less expensive)
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Pelham vs Havana (Havana is 46% less expensive) Pelham vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 25% less expensive) Pelham vs Holguin (Holguin is 32% less expensive) Pelham vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 20% less expensive) Pelham vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 44% less expensive) Pelham vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 39% less expensive) Pelham vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 18% less expensive) Pelham vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 18% less expensive) Pelham vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 42% less expensive) Pelham vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 54% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Pelham vs San Jose (San Jose is 35% less expensive) Pelham vs Limon (Limon is 37% less expensive) Pelham vs Liberia (Liberia is 53% less expensive) Pelham vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 35% less expensive) Pelham vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 33% less expensive) Pelham vs Cartago (Cartago is 49% less expensive) Pelham vs Heredia (Heredia is 34% less expensive) Pelham vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 11% less expensive) Pelham vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 31% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Pelham vs Castries (Castries is 39% less expensive) Pelham vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 37% less expensive)
Jamaica
Pelham vs Kingston (Kingston is 30% less expensive) Pelham vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 59% less expensive) Pelham vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 46% less expensive) Pelham vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 39% less expensive) Pelham vs May Pen (May Pen is 57% less expensive) Pelham vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 48% less expensive) Pelham vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 55% less expensive) Pelham vs Linstead (Linstead is 45% less expensive) Pelham vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 41% less expensive) Pelham vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 40% less expensive)
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Pelham vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 37% less expensive) Pelham vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 63% less expensive) Pelham vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 38% less expensive) Pelham vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 43% less expensive) Pelham vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 39% less expensive) Pelham vs Apopa (Apopa is 40% less expensive) Pelham vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 37% less expensive) Pelham vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 23% less expensive) Pelham vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 43% less expensive) Pelham vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 53% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Pelham vs St. John's (St. John's is 43% less expensive) Pelham vs All Saints (All Saints is 43% less expensive)
Grenada
Pelham vs St. George's (St. George's is 44% less expensive) Pelham vs Grenville (Grenville is 44% less expensive)
Dominica
Pelham vs Roseau (Roseau is 47% less expensive) Pelham vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 40% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Pelham vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 48% less expensive) Pelham vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 47% less expensive)
Belize
Pelham vs Belize City (Belize City is 54% less expensive) Pelham vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 43% less expensive) Pelham vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 62% less expensive) Pelham vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 30% less expensive) Pelham vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 17% less expensive)
Guatemala
Pelham vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 47% less expensive) Pelham vs Mixco (Mixco is 66% less expensive) Pelham vs Coban (Coban is 52% less expensive) Pelham vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 59% less expensive) Pelham vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 52% less expensive) Pelham vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 53% less expensive) Pelham vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 54% less expensive) Pelham vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 54% less expensive) Pelham vs Flores (Flores is 55% less expensive) Pelham vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 58% less expensive)
Honduras
Pelham vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 56% less expensive) Pelham vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 45% less expensive) Pelham vs Choloma (Choloma is 68% less expensive) Pelham vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 66% less expensive) Pelham vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 53% less expensive) Pelham vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 54% less expensive) Pelham vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 62% less expensive) Pelham vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 62% less expensive) Pelham vs Yoro (Yoro is 61% less expensive) Pelham vs La Lima (La Lima is 54% less expensive)
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Pelham vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 58% less expensive) Pelham vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 45% less expensive) Pelham vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 60% less expensive) Pelham vs Higuey (Higuey is 59% less expensive) Pelham vs La Vega (La Vega is 70% less expensive) Pelham vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 56% less expensive) Pelham vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 61% less expensive) Pelham vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Pelham vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 67% less expensive) Pelham vs Bonao (Bonao is 71% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Pelham vs Managua (Managua is 59% less expensive) Pelham vs Leon (Leon is 66% less expensive) Pelham vs Masaya (Masaya is 62% less expensive) Pelham vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 71% less expensive) Pelham vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 66% less expensive) Pelham vs Esteli (Esteli is 69% less expensive) Pelham vs Granada (Granada is 63% less expensive) Pelham vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 76% less expensive) Pelham vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 65% less expensive) Pelham vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 53% less expensive)