Cost of living in Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1968 for one person and $4500 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Pleasant Prairie compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Pleasant Prairie is 38% more expensive overall.

How does Pleasant Prairie compare to your city?

Pleasant Prairie is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Pleasant Prairie is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Pleasant Prairie?

Who is Pleasant Prairie a good fit for?

Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie so expensive?

The primary driver of the high cost of living in Pleasant Prairie is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities.

Is food expensive in Pleasant Prairie?

Food costs in Pleasant Prairie are about 10% higher compared to the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Pleasant Prairie?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 28% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1968 $
Without Rent
746 $
Rent & Utilities
1221 $
Food
524 $
Transport
54 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3915 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
21.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.9 $
Dinner 57.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.01 $
Capuccino 4.99 $
Coke, 330ml 2.5 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.8 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.16 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.18 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.77 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.31 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.45 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.49 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.57 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.16 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.83 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.37 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.92 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.48 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.75 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.79 $
Cigarette pack 7.66 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.01 $
Monthly Pass 63 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.9 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 148 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.1 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.89 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.7 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.93 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 88 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 136 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 71.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,032 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,884 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,179 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,753 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,213 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,004 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,915 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.56%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 48.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.4 $
Haircut 17.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 93.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 63.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 854 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 13,294 $

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Pleasant Prairie vs San Jose (San Jose is 37% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Limon (Limon is 39% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Liberia (Liberia is 54% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 37% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 35% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Cartago (Cartago is 51% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Heredia (Heredia is 37% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 14% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 33% less expensive)
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Pleasant Prairie vs Castries (Castries is 41% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 39% less expensive)
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Pleasant Prairie vs St. John's (St. John's is 45% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs All Saints (All Saints is 45% less expensive)
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Pleasant Prairie vs St. George's (St. George's is 46% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Grenville (Grenville is 46% less expensive)
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Pleasant Prairie vs Roseau (Roseau is 49% less expensive) Pleasant Prairie vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 42% less expensive)
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