Cost of living in Southgate

Southgate, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1813 for one person and $4108 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Southgate compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Southgate is 27% more expensive overall.

How does Southgate compare to your city?

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

Rent in Southgate is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Southgate?

Who is Southgate a good fit for?

Southgate 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 Southgate so expensive?

The primary driver of Southgate's high costs is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Southgate?

Yes, food costs are 20% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Southgate?

Public transport is quite affordable, being 47% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1813 $
Without Rent
751 $
Rent & Utilities
1062 $
Food
574 $
Transport
40 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3579 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
30.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.2 $
Dinner 62.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.28 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.01 $
Capuccino 4.93 $
Coke, 330ml 2.48 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.82 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.11 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.71 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.75 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.87 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.34 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.49 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.29 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.52 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.54 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.75 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.92 $
Cigarette pack 9.39 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.69 $
Monthly Pass 40.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 101 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.29 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.61 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.88 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 134 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 207 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 65.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 832 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,396 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 985 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,571 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,183 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,784 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,579 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.53%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 40.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.8 $
Haircut 18 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 825 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 12,890 $

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Cayman Islands
Southgate vs George Town (George Town is 101% more expensive)
Bahamas
Southgate vs Nassau (Nassau is 52% more expensive) Southgate vs Freeport (Freeport is 21% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Southgate vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 30% more expensive) Southgate vs Luganville (Luganville is 68% more expensive)
United States
Southgate vs New York City (New York City is 123% more expensive) Southgate vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 76% more expensive) Southgate vs Chicago (Chicago is 47% more expensive) Southgate vs Houston (Houston is 24% more expensive) Southgate vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 31% more expensive) Southgate vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 40% more expensive) Southgate vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 21% more expensive) Southgate vs San Diego (San Diego is 85% more expensive) Southgate vs Dallas (Dallas is 41% more expensive) Southgate vs San Jose (San Jose is 103% more expensive)
Canada
Southgate vs Toronto (Toronto is 42% more expensive) Southgate vs Montreal (Montreal is 8% more expensive) Southgate vs Calgary (Calgary is 19% more expensive) Southgate vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 23% more expensive) Southgate vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 2% less expensive) Southgate vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 3% less expensive) Southgate vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 36% more expensive) Southgate vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 46% more expensive) Southgate vs Brampton (Brampton is 17% more expensive) Southgate vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 19% more expensive)
Barbados
Southgate vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 25% less expensive) Southgate vs Holetown (Holetown is 23% less expensive)
Panama
Southgate vs Panama City (Panama City is 24% less expensive) Southgate vs Colon (Colon is 35% less expensive) Southgate vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 32% less expensive) Southgate vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 42% less expensive) Southgate vs David (David is 54% less expensive) Southgate vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 47% less expensive) Southgate vs Balboa (Balboa is 31% less expensive) Southgate vs Pacora (Pacora is 31% less expensive) Southgate vs Chitre (Chitre is 40% less expensive) Southgate vs Penonome (Penonome is 39% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Southgate vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 32% less expensive) Southgate vs Cayon (Cayon is 31% less expensive)
Cuba
Southgate vs Havana (Havana is 44% less expensive) Southgate vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 22% less expensive) Southgate vs Holguin (Holguin is 29% less expensive) Southgate vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 16% less expensive) Southgate vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 42% less expensive) Southgate vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 36% less expensive) Southgate vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 14% less expensive) Southgate vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 14% less expensive) Southgate vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 40% less expensive) Southgate vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 52% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Southgate vs San Jose (San Jose is 32% less expensive) Southgate vs Limon (Limon is 34% less expensive) Southgate vs Liberia (Liberia is 50% less expensive) Southgate vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 32% less expensive) Southgate vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 30% less expensive) Southgate vs Cartago (Cartago is 47% less expensive) Southgate vs Heredia (Heredia is 31% less expensive) Southgate vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 7% less expensive) Southgate vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 28% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Southgate vs Castries (Castries is 36% less expensive) Southgate vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 34% less expensive)
Jamaica
Southgate vs Kingston (Kingston is 27% less expensive) Southgate vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 57% less expensive) Southgate vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 44% less expensive) Southgate vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 36% less expensive) Southgate vs May Pen (May Pen is 55% less expensive) Southgate vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 46% less expensive) Southgate vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 53% less expensive) Southgate vs Linstead (Linstead is 42% less expensive) Southgate vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 38% less expensive) Southgate vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 37% less expensive)
El Salvador
Southgate vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 34% less expensive) Southgate vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 61% less expensive) Southgate vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 35% less expensive) Southgate vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 40% less expensive) Southgate vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 36% less expensive) Southgate vs Apopa (Apopa is 37% less expensive) Southgate vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 34% less expensive) Southgate vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 20% less expensive) Southgate vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 40% less expensive) Southgate vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 51% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Southgate vs St. John's (St. John's is 40% less expensive) Southgate vs All Saints (All Saints is 40% less expensive)
Grenada
Southgate vs St. George's (St. George's is 41% less expensive) Southgate vs Grenville (Grenville is 41% less expensive)
Dominica
Southgate vs Roseau (Roseau is 45% less expensive) Southgate vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 37% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Southgate vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 46% less expensive) Southgate vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 45% less expensive)
Belize
Southgate vs Belize City (Belize City is 52% less expensive) Southgate vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 40% less expensive) Southgate vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 60% less expensive) Southgate vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 26% less expensive) Southgate vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 13% less expensive)
Guatemala
Southgate vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 45% less expensive) Southgate vs Mixco (Mixco is 65% less expensive) Southgate vs Coban (Coban is 50% less expensive) Southgate vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 57% less expensive) Southgate vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 50% less expensive) Southgate vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 50% less expensive) Southgate vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 52% less expensive) Southgate vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 52% less expensive) Southgate vs Flores (Flores is 53% less expensive) Southgate vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 56% less expensive)
Honduras
Southgate vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 54% less expensive) Southgate vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 43% less expensive) Southgate vs Choloma (Choloma is 67% less expensive) Southgate vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 64% less expensive) Southgate vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 51% less expensive) Southgate vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 52% less expensive) Southgate vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 61% less expensive) Southgate vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 60% less expensive) Southgate vs Yoro (Yoro is 60% less expensive) Southgate vs La Lima (La Lima is 52% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Southgate vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 56% less expensive) Southgate vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 42% less expensive) Southgate vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 58% less expensive) Southgate vs Higuey (Higuey is 58% less expensive) Southgate vs La Vega (La Vega is 68% less expensive) Southgate vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 54% less expensive) Southgate vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 60% less expensive) Southgate vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 71% less expensive) Southgate vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 66% less expensive) Southgate vs Bonao (Bonao is 70% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Southgate vs Managua (Managua is 57% less expensive) Southgate vs Leon (Leon is 65% less expensive) Southgate vs Masaya (Masaya is 61% less expensive) Southgate vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 70% less expensive) Southgate vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 65% less expensive) Southgate vs Esteli (Esteli is 67% less expensive) Southgate vs Granada (Granada is 62% less expensive) Southgate vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 75% less expensive) Southgate vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 63% less expensive) Southgate vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 51% less expensive)