Cost of living in South Kingstown

South Kingstown, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2366 for one person and $5544 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is South Kingstown compared to other cities?

South Kingstown is 66% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does South Kingstown compare to your city?

South Kingstown is 38% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in South Kingstown is, on average, 43% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in South Kingstown?

Who is South Kingstown a good fit for?

South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in South Kingstown is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This factor heavily influences the overall cost of living in the area.

Is food expensive in South Kingstown?

Yes, food costs in South Kingstown are 40% higher than the European benchmark. This contributes to the overall high living expenses.

Is public transport affordable in South Kingstown?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 17% lower than the European benchmark. This can provide some relief in overall transportation costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2366 $
Without Rent
884 $
Rent & Utilities
1482 $
Food
666 $
Transport
62 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3793 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
31.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 21.5 $
Dinner 89.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.47 $
Capuccino 4.91 $
Coke, 330ml 2.48 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.7 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.77 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.86 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.64 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.06 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.41 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.98 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.31 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.56 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.12 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.79 $
Cigarette pack 11.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.08 $
Monthly Pass 68.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 106 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.34 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.24 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.67 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.98 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 98 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 153 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 61.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,186 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,081 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,864 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,053 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,145 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,914 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,793 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.57%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 76.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.2 $
Haircut 16.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 78.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 59.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,778 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,903 $

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Cayman Islands
South Kingstown vs George Town (George Town is 54% more expensive)
Bahamas
South Kingstown vs Nassau (Nassau is 16% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Freeport (Freeport is 7% less expensive)
Vanuatu
South Kingstown vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 1% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Luganville (Luganville is 29% more expensive)
United States
South Kingstown vs New York City (New York City is 71% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 35% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Chicago (Chicago is 13% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Houston (Houston is 5% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 0% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 7% more expensive) South Kingstown vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 7% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Diego (San Diego is 41% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Dallas (Dallas is 8% more expensive) South Kingstown vs San Jose (San Jose is 55% more expensive)
Canada
South Kingstown vs Toronto (Toronto is 9% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Montreal (Montreal is 17% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Calgary (Calgary is 9% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 5% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 25% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 26% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 4% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 12% more expensive) South Kingstown vs Brampton (Brampton is 10% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 9% less expensive)
Barbados
South Kingstown vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 43% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Holetown (Holetown is 41% less expensive)
Panama
South Kingstown vs Panama City (Panama City is 42% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Colon (Colon is 50% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 48% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 55% less expensive) South Kingstown vs David (David is 65% less expensive) South Kingstown vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 60% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Balboa (Balboa is 47% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Pacora (Pacora is 47% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Chitre (Chitre is 54% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Penonome (Penonome is 54% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
South Kingstown vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 48% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Cayon (Cayon is 48% less expensive)
Cuba
South Kingstown vs Havana (Havana is 57% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 40% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Holguin (Holguin is 46% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 36% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 55% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 51% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 34% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 34% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 54% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 63% less expensive)
Costa Rica
South Kingstown vs San Jose (San Jose is 48% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Limon (Limon is 49% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Liberia (Liberia is 62% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 48% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 46% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Cartago (Cartago is 59% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Heredia (Heredia is 47% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 29% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 45% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
South Kingstown vs Castries (Castries is 51% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 49% less expensive)
Jamaica
South Kingstown vs Kingston (Kingston is 44% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 67% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 57% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 51% less expensive) South Kingstown vs May Pen (May Pen is 65% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 59% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 64% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Linstead (Linstead is 56% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 53% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 52% less expensive)
El Salvador
South Kingstown vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 50% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 70% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 50% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 54% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 51% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Apopa (Apopa is 52% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 49% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 39% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 54% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 63% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
South Kingstown vs St. John's (St. John's is 54% less expensive) South Kingstown vs All Saints (All Saints is 54% less expensive)
Grenada
South Kingstown vs St. George's (St. George's is 55% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Grenville (Grenville is 55% less expensive)
Dominica
South Kingstown vs Roseau (Roseau is 58% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 52% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
South Kingstown vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 59% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 58% less expensive)
Belize
South Kingstown vs Belize City (Belize City is 63% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 54% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 69% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 44% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 34% less expensive)
Guatemala
South Kingstown vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 58% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Mixco (Mixco is 73% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Coban (Coban is 61% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 67% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 62% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 62% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 63% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 63% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Flores (Flores is 64% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 67% less expensive)
Honduras
South Kingstown vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 65% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 56% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Choloma (Choloma is 75% less expensive) South Kingstown vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 73% less expensive) South Kingstown vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 63% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 63% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 70% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 70% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Yoro (Yoro is 69% less expensive) South Kingstown vs La Lima (La Lima is 63% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
South Kingstown vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 66% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 56% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 68% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Higuey (Higuey is 67% less expensive) South Kingstown vs La Vega (La Vega is 76% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 65% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 69% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 78% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 74% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Bonao (Bonao is 77% less expensive)
Nicaragua
South Kingstown vs Managua (Managua is 67% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Leon (Leon is 73% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Masaya (Masaya is 70% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 77% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 73% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Esteli (Esteli is 75% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Granada (Granada is 71% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 81% less expensive) South Kingstown vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 72% less expensive) South Kingstown vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 62% less expensive)