Cost of living in St. Louis

In St. Louis, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4845 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1974 monthly.

How expensive is St. Louis compared to other cities?

St. Louis is 38% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does St. Louis compare to your city?

St. Louis is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in St. Louis is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in St. Louis?

Who is St. Louis a good fit for?

St. Louis 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 St. Louis so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in St. Louis?

Yes, food costs in St. Louis are 23% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in St. Louis?

Public transport in St. Louis is 24% higher than the European benchmark, making it a relatively costly option for commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1974 $
Without Rent
814 $
Rent & Utilities
1160 $
Food
587 $
Transport
92 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4731 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
302.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 21 $
Dinner 56.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.35 $
Capuccino 4.74 $
Coke, 330ml 2.39 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.98 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.52 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.14 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.06 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.97 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.41 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.44 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.39 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.76 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.8 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.27 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.43 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.19 $
Cigarette pack 7.97 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.48 $
Monthly Pass 77.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.86 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 85.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.96 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.14 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.98 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.17 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 124 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 190 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 63.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 927 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,805 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,154 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,095 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,615 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,411 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,731 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 31.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13 $
Haircut 16.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 88.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,178 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,698 $

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St. Louis vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 31% less expensive) St. Louis vs Holetown (Holetown is 30% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Havana (Havana is 48% less expensive) St. Louis vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 28% less expensive) St. Louis vs Holguin (Holguin is 35% less expensive) St. Louis vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 23% less expensive) St. Louis vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 47% less expensive) St. Louis vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 41% less expensive) St. Louis vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 21% less expensive) St. Louis vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 21% less expensive) St. Louis vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 44% less expensive) St. Louis vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 56% less expensive)
Costa Rica
St. Louis vs San Jose (San Jose is 37% less expensive) St. Louis vs Limon (Limon is 39% less expensive) St. Louis vs Liberia (Liberia is 55% less expensive) St. Louis vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 38% less expensive) St. Louis vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 35% less expensive) St. Louis vs Cartago (Cartago is 51% less expensive) St. Louis vs Heredia (Heredia is 37% less expensive) St. Louis vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 15% less expensive) St. Louis vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 34% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Castries (Castries is 41% less expensive) St. Louis vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 39% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Kingston (Kingston is 33% less expensive) St. Louis vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 60% less expensive) St. Louis vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 48% less expensive) St. Louis vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 41% less expensive) St. Louis vs May Pen (May Pen is 58% less expensive) St. Louis vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 50% less expensive) St. Louis vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 57% less expensive) St. Louis vs Linstead (Linstead is 47% less expensive) St. Louis vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 43% less expensive) St. Louis vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 42% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs St. George's (St. George's is 46% less expensive) St. Louis vs Grenville (Grenville is 46% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Roseau (Roseau is 49% less expensive) St. Louis vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 42% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 50% less expensive) St. Louis vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 49% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Belize City (Belize City is 56% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 45% less expensive) St. Louis vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 63% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 32% less expensive) St. Louis vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 20% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 49% less expensive) St. Louis vs Mixco (Mixco is 68% less expensive) St. Louis vs Coban (Coban is 54% less expensive) St. Louis vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 61% less expensive) St. Louis vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 54% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 54% less expensive) St. Louis vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 56% less expensive) St. Louis vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 56% less expensive) St. Louis vs Flores (Flores is 56% less expensive) St. Louis vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 60% less expensive)
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St. Louis vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 58% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 47% less expensive) St. Louis vs Choloma (Choloma is 70% less expensive) St. Louis vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 67% less expensive) St. Louis vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 55% less expensive) St. Louis vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 56% less expensive) St. Louis vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 64% less expensive) St. Louis vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 64% less expensive) St. Louis vs Yoro (Yoro is 63% less expensive) St. Louis vs La Lima (La Lima is 56% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
St. Louis vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 60% less expensive) St. Louis vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 47% less expensive) St. Louis vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 61% less expensive) St. Louis vs Higuey (Higuey is 61% less expensive) St. Louis vs La Vega (La Vega is 71% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 58% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 63% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 73% less expensive) St. Louis vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 68% less expensive) St. Louis vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
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