Cost of living in Staunton

In Staunton, United States, a single person typically needs around $1692 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4042 monthly.

How expensive is Staunton compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Staunton is 18% more expensive overall.

How does Staunton compare to your city?

Staunton is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Staunton is, on average, 62% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Staunton?

Who is Staunton a good fit for?

Staunton 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 Staunton so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Staunton?

Food prices in Staunton are 6% higher than the European benchmark, making it somewhat costly for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Staunton?

Public transport in Staunton is 9% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more economical option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1692 $
Without Rent
705 $
Rent & Utilities
988 $
Food
506 $
Transport
68 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4331 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
25.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.1 $
Dinner 55.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.98 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.36 $
Capuccino 4.83 $
Coke, 330ml 2.31 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.79 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.18 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.14 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.16 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.76 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.04 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.32 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.11 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.01 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.44 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.71 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.35 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.06 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 17.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.38 $
Cigarette pack 11.3 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.71 $
Monthly Pass 42.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.84 $
Taxi, 8 km 29 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 55.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.02 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.64 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.72 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 0.99 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 133 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 205 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 73.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 657 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,077 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,276 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,023 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,031 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,704 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,331 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.77%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 47.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.9 $
Haircut 16.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 107 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 61.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 2,346 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,458 $

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Staunton vs Toronto (Toronto is 52% more expensive) Staunton vs Montreal (Montreal is 15% more expensive) Staunton vs Calgary (Calgary is 27% more expensive) Staunton vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 32% more expensive) Staunton vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 5% more expensive) Staunton vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 4% more expensive) Staunton vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 46% more expensive) Staunton vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 57% more expensive) Staunton vs Brampton (Brampton is 26% more expensive) Staunton vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 27% more expensive)
Barbados
Staunton vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 20% less expensive) Staunton vs Holetown (Holetown is 18% less expensive)
Panama
Staunton vs Panama City (Panama City is 18% less expensive) Staunton vs Colon (Colon is 30% less expensive) Staunton vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 27% less expensive) Staunton vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 38% less expensive) Staunton vs David (David is 51% less expensive) Staunton vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 44% less expensive) Staunton vs Balboa (Balboa is 26% less expensive) Staunton vs Pacora (Pacora is 26% less expensive) Staunton vs Chitre (Chitre is 36% less expensive) Staunton vs Penonome (Penonome is 35% less expensive)
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Staunton vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 27% less expensive) Staunton vs Cayon (Cayon is 27% less expensive)
Cuba
Staunton vs Havana (Havana is 39% less expensive) Staunton vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 16% less expensive) Staunton vs Holguin (Holguin is 24% less expensive) Staunton vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 10% less expensive) Staunton vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 38% less expensive) Staunton vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 31% less expensive) Staunton vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 8% less expensive) Staunton vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 8% less expensive) Staunton vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 35% less expensive) Staunton vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 48% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Staunton vs San Jose (San Jose is 27% less expensive) Staunton vs Limon (Limon is 29% less expensive) Staunton vs Liberia (Liberia is 47% less expensive) Staunton vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 27% less expensive) Staunton vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 25% less expensive) Staunton vs Cartago (Cartago is 43% less expensive) Staunton vs Heredia (Heredia is 26% less expensive) Staunton vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 0% less expensive) Staunton vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 23% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Staunton vs Castries (Castries is 32% less expensive) Staunton vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 29% less expensive)
Jamaica
Staunton vs Kingston (Kingston is 22% less expensive) Staunton vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 54% less expensive) Staunton vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 40% less expensive) Staunton vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 31% less expensive) Staunton vs May Pen (May Pen is 51% less expensive) Staunton vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 42% less expensive) Staunton vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 50% less expensive) Staunton vs Linstead (Linstead is 38% less expensive) Staunton vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 34% less expensive) Staunton vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 32% less expensive)
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Staunton vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 30% less expensive) Staunton vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 58% less expensive) Staunton vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 31% less expensive) Staunton vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 36% less expensive) Staunton vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 31% less expensive) Staunton vs Apopa (Apopa is 32% less expensive) Staunton vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 29% less expensive) Staunton vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 14% less expensive) Staunton vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 36% less expensive) Staunton vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 48% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Staunton vs St. John's (St. John's is 36% less expensive) Staunton vs All Saints (All Saints is 36% less expensive)
Grenada
Staunton vs St. George's (St. George's is 37% less expensive) Staunton vs Grenville (Grenville is 37% less expensive)
Dominica
Staunton vs Roseau (Roseau is 41% less expensive) Staunton vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 33% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Staunton vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 42% less expensive) Staunton vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 41% less expensive)
Belize
Staunton vs Belize City (Belize City is 48% less expensive) Staunton vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 36% less expensive) Staunton vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 57% less expensive) Staunton vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 21% less expensive) Staunton vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 7% less expensive)
Guatemala
Staunton vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 41% less expensive) Staunton vs Mixco (Mixco is 62% less expensive) Staunton vs Coban (Coban is 46% less expensive) Staunton vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 54% less expensive) Staunton vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 47% less expensive) Staunton vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 47% less expensive) Staunton vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 48% less expensive) Staunton vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 49% less expensive) Staunton vs Flores (Flores is 49% less expensive) Staunton vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 53% less expensive)
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Staunton vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 51% less expensive) Staunton vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 39% less expensive) Staunton vs Choloma (Choloma is 65% less expensive) Staunton vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 62% less expensive) Staunton vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 48% less expensive) Staunton vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 49% less expensive) Staunton vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 58% less expensive) Staunton vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 57% less expensive) Staunton vs Yoro (Yoro is 57% less expensive) Staunton vs La Lima (La Lima is 49% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Staunton vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 53% less expensive) Staunton vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 38% less expensive) Staunton vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 55% less expensive) Staunton vs Higuey (Higuey is 55% less expensive) Staunton vs La Vega (La Vega is 66% less expensive) Staunton vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 51% less expensive) Staunton vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 57% less expensive) Staunton vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 69% less expensive) Staunton vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 63% less expensive) Staunton vs Bonao (Bonao is 68% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Staunton vs Managua (Managua is 54% less expensive) Staunton vs Leon (Leon is 62% less expensive) Staunton vs Masaya (Masaya is 58% less expensive) Staunton vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 67% less expensive) Staunton vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 62% less expensive) Staunton vs Esteli (Esteli is 65% less expensive) Staunton vs Granada (Granada is 59% less expensive) Staunton vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 73% less expensive) Staunton vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 61% less expensive) Staunton vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 47% less expensive)