In Sterling Heights, United States, living costs about $1880 per month for one person and $4412 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Sterling Heights is 32% more expensive overall.
Sterling Heights is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Sterling Heights is, on average, 54% lower than in New York City.
Sterling Heights 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.
The primary driver of high costs in Sterling Heights is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs are 4% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive.
Public transport is 34% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.1 $ |
| Dinner | 52.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.98 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.39 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 52.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 100 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 6.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.86 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 80 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 55.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,029 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,064 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,237 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,162 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,351 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,803 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.47% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.57 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 654 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,189 $ |