Cost of living in Stamford

In Stamford, United States, a single person typically needs around $3159 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $7275 monthly.

How expensive is Stamford compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Stamford are 121% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Stamford compare to your city?

Stamford is 31% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Stamford is, on average, 66% higher than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Stamford?

Who is Stamford a good fit for?

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

FAQ

Why is Stamford so expensive?

The high cost of living in Stamford is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Stamford?

Yes, food costs in Stamford are 36% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Stamford?

Public transport in Stamford is 30% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more economical option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
3159 $
Without Rent
892 $
Rent & Utilities
2267 $
Food
650 $
Transport
52 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5710 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
135.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.2 $
Dinner 79.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.07 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.98 $
Capuccino 4.24 $
Coke, 330ml 2.29 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.92 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.31 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.26 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.02 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.58 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.47 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.81 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.48 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.23 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.15 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.12 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.77 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.56 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.71 $
Cigarette pack 12.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.39 $
Monthly Pass 29.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.91 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 172 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 13.8 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 8.01 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 5.28 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.82 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 72 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 113 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 64.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 2,029 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,570 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,537 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 4,306 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,015 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,485 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,71 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.46%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 74.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 16.6 $
Haircut 21.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 72.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 42.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 2,707 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,363 $

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Stamford vs George Town (George Town is 15% more expensive)
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Stamford vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 26% less expensive) Stamford vs Luganville (Luganville is 3% less expensive)
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Stamford vs New York City (New York City is 28% more expensive) Stamford vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 1% more expensive) Stamford vs Chicago (Chicago is 16% less expensive) Stamford vs Houston (Houston is 29% less expensive) Stamford vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 25% less expensive) Stamford vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 20% less expensive) Stamford vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 31% less expensive) Stamford vs San Diego (San Diego is 6% more expensive) Stamford vs Dallas (Dallas is 19% less expensive) Stamford vs San Jose (San Jose is 16% more expensive)
Canada
Stamford vs Toronto (Toronto is 18% less expensive) Stamford vs Montreal (Montreal is 38% less expensive) Stamford vs Calgary (Calgary is 32% less expensive) Stamford vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 29% less expensive) Stamford vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 43% less expensive) Stamford vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 44% less expensive) Stamford vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 22% less expensive) Stamford vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 16% less expensive) Stamford vs Brampton (Brampton is 33% less expensive) Stamford vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 32% less expensive)
Barbados
Stamford vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 57% less expensive) Stamford vs Holetown (Holetown is 56% less expensive)
Panama
Stamford vs Panama City (Panama City is 56% less expensive) Stamford vs Colon (Colon is 63% less expensive) Stamford vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 61% less expensive) Stamford vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 67% less expensive) Stamford vs David (David is 74% less expensive) Stamford vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 70% less expensive) Stamford vs Balboa (Balboa is 60% less expensive) Stamford vs Pacora (Pacora is 60% less expensive) Stamford vs Chitre (Chitre is 65% less expensive) Stamford vs Penonome (Penonome is 65% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Stamford vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 61% less expensive) Stamford vs Cayon (Cayon is 61% less expensive)
Cuba
Stamford vs Havana (Havana is 68% less expensive) Stamford vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 55% less expensive) Stamford vs Holguin (Holguin is 59% less expensive) Stamford vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 52% less expensive) Stamford vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 67% less expensive) Stamford vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 63% less expensive) Stamford vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 51% less expensive) Stamford vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 51% less expensive) Stamford vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 65% less expensive) Stamford vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 72% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Stamford vs San Jose (San Jose is 61% less expensive) Stamford vs Limon (Limon is 62% less expensive) Stamford vs Liberia (Liberia is 72% less expensive) Stamford vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 61% less expensive) Stamford vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 60% less expensive) Stamford vs Cartago (Cartago is 70% less expensive) Stamford vs Heredia (Heredia is 61% less expensive) Stamford vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 47% less expensive) Stamford vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 59% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Stamford vs Castries (Castries is 63% less expensive) Stamford vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 62% less expensive)
Jamaica
Stamford vs Kingston (Kingston is 58% less expensive) Stamford vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 75% less expensive) Stamford vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 68% less expensive) Stamford vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 63% less expensive) Stamford vs May Pen (May Pen is 74% less expensive) Stamford vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 69% less expensive) Stamford vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 73% less expensive) Stamford vs Linstead (Linstead is 67% less expensive) Stamford vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 64% less expensive) Stamford vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 64% less expensive)
El Salvador
Stamford vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 62% less expensive) Stamford vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 78% less expensive) Stamford vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 63% less expensive) Stamford vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 66% less expensive) Stamford vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 63% less expensive) Stamford vs Apopa (Apopa is 64% less expensive) Stamford vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 62% less expensive) Stamford vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 54% less expensive) Stamford vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 66% less expensive) Stamford vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 72% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Stamford vs St. John's (St. John's is 66% less expensive) Stamford vs All Saints (All Saints is 66% less expensive)
Grenada
Stamford vs St. George's (St. George's is 66% less expensive) Stamford vs Grenville (Grenville is 66% less expensive)
Dominica
Stamford vs Roseau (Roseau is 68% less expensive) Stamford vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 64% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Stamford vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 69% less expensive) Stamford vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 68% less expensive)
Belize
Stamford vs Belize City (Belize City is 72% less expensive) Stamford vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 65% less expensive) Stamford vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 77% less expensive) Stamford vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 58% less expensive) Stamford vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 50% less expensive)
Guatemala
Stamford vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 68% less expensive) Stamford vs Mixco (Mixco is 80% less expensive) Stamford vs Coban (Coban is 71% less expensive) Stamford vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 75% less expensive) Stamford vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 71% less expensive) Stamford vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 72% less expensive) Stamford vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 72% less expensive) Stamford vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 72% less expensive) Stamford vs Flores (Flores is 73% less expensive) Stamford vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 75% less expensive)
Honduras
Stamford vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 74% less expensive) Stamford vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 67% less expensive) Stamford vs Choloma (Choloma is 81% less expensive) Stamford vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 79% less expensive) Stamford vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 72% less expensive) Stamford vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 73% less expensive) Stamford vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 77% less expensive) Stamford vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 77% less expensive) Stamford vs Yoro (Yoro is 77% less expensive) Stamford vs La Lima (La Lima is 72% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Stamford vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 75% less expensive) Stamford vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 67% less expensive) Stamford vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 76% less expensive) Stamford vs Higuey (Higuey is 76% less expensive) Stamford vs La Vega (La Vega is 82% less expensive) Stamford vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 74% less expensive) Stamford vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 77% less expensive) Stamford vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 83% less expensive) Stamford vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 80% less expensive) Stamford vs Bonao (Bonao is 83% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Stamford vs Managua (Managua is 75% less expensive) Stamford vs Leon (Leon is 80% less expensive) Stamford vs Masaya (Masaya is 77% less expensive) Stamford vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 83% less expensive) Stamford vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 80% less expensive) Stamford vs Esteli (Esteli is 81% less expensive) Stamford vs Granada (Granada is 78% less expensive) Stamford vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 86% less expensive) Stamford vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 79% less expensive) Stamford vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 72% less expensive)