Cost of living in Pottsville

In Pottsville, United States, living costs about $2408 per month for one person and $4565 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Pottsville compared to other cities?

Pottsville is 69% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Pottsville compare to your city?

Pottsville is 26% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Pottsville is, on average, 48% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Pottsville?

Who is Pottsville a good fit for?

Pottsville 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 Pottsville so expensive?

The main driver of high costs in Pottsville is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Pottsville?

Yes, food prices are 75% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Pottsville?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 10% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2408 $
Without Rent
1058 $
Rent & Utilities
1351 $
Food
832 $
Transport
67 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3983 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
13.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20.1 $
Dinner 79.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 16.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.03 $
Capuccino 4.96 $
Coke, 330ml 2.58 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.08 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.03 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.6 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.2 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 25.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 24.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 22.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.41 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.56 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.34 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.09 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.75 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.66 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.99 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.2 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 19.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 11 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.11 $
Monthly Pass 56.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 25.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 83.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.94 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.73 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.51 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.93 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 110 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 169 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 57.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,153 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 906 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,308 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,598 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,215 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,999 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,983 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.66%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15 $
Haircut 15.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 142 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 70.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,058 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 19,402 $

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Cayman Islands
Pottsville vs George Town (George Town is 51% more expensive)
Bahamas
Pottsville vs Nassau (Nassau is 14% more expensive) Pottsville vs Freeport (Freeport is 9% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Pottsville vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 2% less expensive) Pottsville vs Luganville (Luganville is 27% more expensive)
United States
Pottsville vs New York City (New York City is 68% more expensive) Pottsville vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 32% more expensive) Pottsville vs Chicago (Chicago is 11% more expensive) Pottsville vs Houston (Houston is 7% less expensive) Pottsville vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 2% less expensive) Pottsville vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 6% more expensive) Pottsville vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 9% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Diego (San Diego is 39% more expensive) Pottsville vs Dallas (Dallas is 6% more expensive) Pottsville vs San Jose (San Jose is 53% more expensive)
Canada
Pottsville vs Toronto (Toronto is 7% more expensive) Pottsville vs Montreal (Montreal is 19% less expensive) Pottsville vs Calgary (Calgary is 11% less expensive) Pottsville vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 7% less expensive) Pottsville vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 26% less expensive) Pottsville vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 27% less expensive) Pottsville vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 3% more expensive) Pottsville vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 10% more expensive) Pottsville vs Brampton (Brampton is 12% less expensive) Pottsville vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 11% less expensive)
Barbados
Pottsville vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 44% less expensive) Pottsville vs Holetown (Holetown is 42% less expensive)
Panama
Pottsville vs Panama City (Panama City is 43% less expensive) Pottsville vs Colon (Colon is 51% less expensive) Pottsville vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 49% less expensive) Pottsville vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 56% less expensive) Pottsville vs David (David is 65% less expensive) Pottsville vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 60% less expensive) Pottsville vs Balboa (Balboa is 48% less expensive) Pottsville vs Pacora (Pacora is 48% less expensive) Pottsville vs Chitre (Chitre is 55% less expensive) Pottsville vs Penonome (Penonome is 54% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Pottsville vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 48% less expensive) Pottsville vs Cayon (Cayon is 48% less expensive)
Cuba
Pottsville vs Havana (Havana is 57% less expensive) Pottsville vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 41% less expensive) Pottsville vs Holguin (Holguin is 47% less expensive) Pottsville vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 37% less expensive) Pottsville vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 56% less expensive) Pottsville vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 52% less expensive) Pottsville vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 35% less expensive) Pottsville vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 35% less expensive) Pottsville vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 54% less expensive) Pottsville vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 64% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Pottsville vs San Jose (San Jose is 49% less expensive) Pottsville vs Limon (Limon is 50% less expensive) Pottsville vs Liberia (Liberia is 63% less expensive) Pottsville vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 49% less expensive) Pottsville vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 47% less expensive) Pottsville vs Cartago (Cartago is 60% less expensive) Pottsville vs Heredia (Heredia is 48% less expensive) Pottsville vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 30% less expensive) Pottsville vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 46% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Pottsville vs Castries (Castries is 52% less expensive) Pottsville vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 50% less expensive)
Jamaica
Pottsville vs Kingston (Kingston is 45% less expensive) Pottsville vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 67% less expensive) Pottsville vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 58% less expensive) Pottsville vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 52% less expensive) Pottsville vs May Pen (May Pen is 66% less expensive) Pottsville vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 59% less expensive) Pottsville vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 65% less expensive) Pottsville vs Linstead (Linstead is 57% less expensive) Pottsville vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 53% less expensive) Pottsville vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 53% less expensive)
El Salvador
Pottsville vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 50% less expensive) Pottsville vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 71% less expensive) Pottsville vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 51% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 55% less expensive) Pottsville vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 52% less expensive) Pottsville vs Apopa (Apopa is 52% less expensive) Pottsville vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 50% less expensive) Pottsville vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 40% less expensive) Pottsville vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 55% less expensive) Pottsville vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 63% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Pottsville vs St. John's (St. John's is 55% less expensive) Pottsville vs All Saints (All Saints is 55% less expensive)
Grenada
Pottsville vs St. George's (St. George's is 56% less expensive) Pottsville vs Grenville (Grenville is 56% less expensive)
Dominica
Pottsville vs Roseau (Roseau is 58% less expensive) Pottsville vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 53% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Pottsville vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 59% less expensive) Pottsville vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 58% less expensive)
Belize
Pottsville vs Belize City (Belize City is 64% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 55% less expensive) Pottsville vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 70% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 45% less expensive) Pottsville vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 35% less expensive)
Guatemala
Pottsville vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 58% less expensive) Pottsville vs Mixco (Mixco is 73% less expensive) Pottsville vs Coban (Coban is 62% less expensive) Pottsville vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 68% less expensive) Pottsville vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 62% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 63% less expensive) Pottsville vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 64% less expensive) Pottsville vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 64% less expensive) Pottsville vs Flores (Flores is 64% less expensive) Pottsville vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 67% less expensive)
Honduras
Pottsville vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 66% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 57% less expensive) Pottsville vs Choloma (Choloma is 75% less expensive) Pottsville vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 73% less expensive) Pottsville vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 63% less expensive) Pottsville vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 64% less expensive) Pottsville vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 70% less expensive) Pottsville vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 70% less expensive) Pottsville vs Yoro (Yoro is 70% less expensive) Pottsville vs La Lima (La Lima is 64% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Pottsville vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 67% less expensive) Pottsville vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 57% less expensive) Pottsville vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 68% less expensive) Pottsville vs Higuey (Higuey is 68% less expensive) Pottsville vs La Vega (La Vega is 76% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 65% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 70% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 78% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 74% less expensive) Pottsville vs Bonao (Bonao is 77% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Pottsville vs Managua (Managua is 68% less expensive) Pottsville vs Leon (Leon is 73% less expensive) Pottsville vs Masaya (Masaya is 70% less expensive) Pottsville vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 77% less expensive) Pottsville vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 74% less expensive) Pottsville vs Esteli (Esteli is 75% less expensive) Pottsville vs Granada (Granada is 71% less expensive) Pottsville vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 81% less expensive) Pottsville vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 72% less expensive) Pottsville vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 63% less expensive)