Cost of living in Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1921 for one person and $4588 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Vestavia Hills compared to other cities?

Vestavia Hills is 34% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Vestavia Hills compare to your city?

Vestavia Hills is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Vestavia Hills is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Vestavia Hills?

Who is Vestavia Hills a good fit for?

Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Vestavia Hills is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Vestavia Hills?

Food costs are 21% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Vestavia Hills?

Public transport is 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more economical option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1921 $
Without Rent
772 $
Rent & Utilities
1148 $
Food
578 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3440 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
39.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.1 $
Dinner 63.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.94 $
Capuccino 5.13 $
Coke, 330ml 2.24 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.19 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.3 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.48 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.95 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.76 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.91 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.62 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.86 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.42 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.7 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.91 $
Cigarette pack 7.21 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.67 $
Monthly Pass 52.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.87 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 103 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.3 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.08 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.57 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.92 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 120 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 185 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 914 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,753 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,218 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,057 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,548 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,408 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,44 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.50%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.3 $
Haircut 17 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 89.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 989 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,677 $

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Costa Rica
Vestavia Hills vs San Jose (San Jose is 36% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Limon (Limon is 37% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Liberia (Liberia is 53% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 36% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 34% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Cartago (Cartago is 50% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Heredia (Heredia is 35% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 12% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 32% less expensive)
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Vestavia Hills vs Castries (Castries is 40% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 38% less expensive)
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Vestavia Hills vs Kingston (Kingston is 31% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 59% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 47% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 39% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs May Pen (May Pen is 57% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 49% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 56% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Linstead (Linstead is 46% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 42% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 40% less expensive)
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Vestavia Hills vs St. John's (St. John's is 44% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs All Saints (All Saints is 44% less expensive)
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Vestavia Hills vs St. George's (St. George's is 45% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Grenville (Grenville is 45% less expensive)
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Vestavia Hills vs Roseau (Roseau is 48% less expensive) Vestavia Hills vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 41% less expensive)
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