Cost of living in Temple

In Temple, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4875 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2186 monthly.

How expensive is Temple compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Temple are 53% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Temple compare to your city?

Temple is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Temple is, on average, 45% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Temple?

Who is Temple a good fit for?

Temple 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.

FAQ

Why is Temple so expensive?

The high cost of living in Temple is primarily driven by elevated rent and utilities. This significantly impacts overall expenses for residents.

Is food expensive in Temple?

Food costs are 13% higher than the European benchmark, making dining a notable expense for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Temple?

Public transport in Temple is 29% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more budget-friendly option for commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2186 $
Without Rent
737 $
Rent & Utilities
1449 $
Food
539 $
Transport
53 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4083 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
82.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 55.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.78 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.49 $
Capuccino 4.62 $
Coke, 330ml 2.16 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.63 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.89 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.27 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.75 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.38 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.42 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.14 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.81 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.13 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.59 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.28 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.59 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.06 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 10.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.26 $
Monthly Pass 50.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.8 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 120 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.83 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.27 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.88 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.81 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 163 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 248 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,193 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,965 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,311 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,319 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,487 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,466 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,083 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.60%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 20.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.94 $
Haircut 18.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,052 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,969 $

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