In St. Joseph, United States, a single person typically needs around $1980 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4920 monthly.
Overall living costs in St. Joseph are 39% more expensive than the European benchmark.
St. Joseph is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in St. Joseph is, on average, 55% lower than in New York City.
St. Joseph 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.
The high cost of living in St. Joseph is primarily due to elevated rent and utility expenses. These costs significantly impact overall affordability.
Yes, food costs are 24% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 32% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 17.5 $ |
| Dinner | 71.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.59 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.61 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.16 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.12 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 50.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 120 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.43 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 127 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 61.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 962 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,933 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,106 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,123 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,336 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,023 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,9 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ |
| Haircut | 18.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,021 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,073 $ |