In Selma, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4131 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1761 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Selma is 23% more expensive overall.
Selma is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Selma is, on average, 61% lower than in New York City.
Selma 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.
The primary driver of Selma's high cost of living is the increased expense of rent and utilities. This makes it difficult for those on a tighter budget.
Food costs in Selma are 17% higher than the European benchmark. This can impact overall monthly expenses for residents.
Public transport in Selma is 33% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more economical option for residents compared to other cities.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 18.3 $ |
| Dinner | 61.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.23 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.2 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.67 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.91 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.7 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 48.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 107 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.6 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.94 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 130 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 64.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 768 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,314 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,040 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,690 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,047 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,841 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,879 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.34% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,059 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,758 $ |