Cost of living in Southaven

In Southaven, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4950 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2055 monthly.

How expensive is Southaven compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Southaven are 44% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Southaven compare to your city?

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

Rent in Southaven is, on average, 50% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Southaven?

Who is Southaven a good fit for?

Southaven is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Southaven so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Southaven is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Southaven?

Food prices in Southaven are 17% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Southaven?

Public transport in Southaven is 42% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2055 $
Without Rent
747 $
Rent & Utilities
1308 $
Food
559 $
Transport
44 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2826 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
54.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.6 $
Dinner 64.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.02 $
Capuccino 4.98 $
Coke, 330ml 2.49 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.98 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.86 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.39 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.32 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.82 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.59 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.65 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.68 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.2 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.57 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.02 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 7.93 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2 $
Monthly Pass 45.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.81 $
Taxi, 8 km 13 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 135 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.78 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.61 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.18 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.53 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 135 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 207 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 73.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,096 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,285 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,118 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,335 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,616 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,54 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,826 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.61%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 25 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.9 $
Haircut 15.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 71.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 38.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 899 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 8,834 $

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Southaven vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 34% less expensive) Southaven vs Holetown (Holetown is 32% less expensive)
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Southaven vs Havana (Havana is 50% less expensive) Southaven vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 31% less expensive) Southaven vs Holguin (Holguin is 38% less expensive) Southaven vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 26% less expensive) Southaven vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 49% less expensive) Southaven vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 43% less expensive) Southaven vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 24% less expensive) Southaven vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 24% less expensive) Southaven vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 47% less expensive) Southaven vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 57% less expensive)
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Southaven vs San Jose (San Jose is 40% less expensive) Southaven vs Limon (Limon is 42% less expensive) Southaven vs Liberia (Liberia is 56% less expensive) Southaven vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 40% less expensive) Southaven vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 38% less expensive) Southaven vs Cartago (Cartago is 53% less expensive) Southaven vs Heredia (Heredia is 39% less expensive) Southaven vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 18% less expensive) Southaven vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 36% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Southaven vs Castries (Castries is 44% less expensive) Southaven vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 42% less expensive)
Jamaica
Southaven vs Kingston (Kingston is 36% less expensive) Southaven vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 62% less expensive) Southaven vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 50% less expensive) Southaven vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 43% less expensive) Southaven vs May Pen (May Pen is 60% less expensive) Southaven vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 52% less expensive) Southaven vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 59% less expensive) Southaven vs Linstead (Linstead is 49% less expensive) Southaven vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 45% less expensive) Southaven vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 44% less expensive)
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Southaven vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 42% less expensive) Southaven vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 65% less expensive) Southaven vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 43% less expensive) Southaven vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 47% less expensive) Southaven vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 44% less expensive) Southaven vs Apopa (Apopa is 44% less expensive) Southaven vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 42% less expensive) Southaven vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 29% less expensive) Southaven vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 47% less expensive) Southaven vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 57% less expensive)
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Southaven vs St. John's (St. John's is 47% less expensive) Southaven vs All Saints (All Saints is 47% less expensive)
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Southaven vs St. George's (St. George's is 48% less expensive) Southaven vs Grenville (Grenville is 48% less expensive)
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Southaven vs Roseau (Roseau is 51% less expensive) Southaven vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 45% less expensive)
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Southaven vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 52% less expensive) Southaven vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 51% less expensive)
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Southaven vs Belize City (Belize City is 57% less expensive) Southaven vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 47% less expensive) Southaven vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 65% less expensive) Southaven vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 35% less expensive) Southaven vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 23% less expensive)
Guatemala
Southaven vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 51% less expensive) Southaven vs Mixco (Mixco is 69% less expensive) Southaven vs Coban (Coban is 56% less expensive) Southaven vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 62% less expensive) Southaven vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 56% less expensive) Southaven vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 56% less expensive) Southaven vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 58% less expensive) Southaven vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 58% less expensive) Southaven vs Flores (Flores is 58% less expensive) Southaven vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 62% less expensive)
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Southaven vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 60% less expensive) Southaven vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 49% less expensive) Southaven vs Choloma (Choloma is 71% less expensive) Southaven vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 68% less expensive) Southaven vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 57% less expensive) Southaven vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 58% less expensive) Southaven vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 65% less expensive) Southaven vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 65% less expensive) Southaven vs Yoro (Yoro is 64% less expensive) Southaven vs La Lima (La Lima is 58% less expensive)
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Southaven vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 61% less expensive) Southaven vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 49% less expensive) Southaven vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 63% less expensive) Southaven vs Higuey (Higuey is 63% less expensive) Southaven vs La Vega (La Vega is 72% less expensive) Southaven vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 60% less expensive) Southaven vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 64% less expensive) Southaven vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) Southaven vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 70% less expensive) Southaven vs Bonao (Bonao is 74% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Southaven vs Managua (Managua is 62% less expensive) Southaven vs Leon (Leon is 69% less expensive) Southaven vs Masaya (Masaya is 65% less expensive) Southaven vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 73% less expensive) Southaven vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 69% less expensive) Southaven vs Esteli (Esteli is 71% less expensive) Southaven vs Granada (Granada is 66% less expensive) Southaven vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 78% less expensive) Southaven vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 68% less expensive) Southaven vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 57% less expensive)