Cost of living in Watertown

In Watertown, United States, a single person typically needs around $2913 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $6854 monthly.

How expensive is Watertown compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Watertown are 104% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Watertown compare to your city?

Watertown is 34% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Watertown is, on average, 25% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Watertown?

Who is Watertown a good fit for?

Watertown 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 Watertown so expensive?

The high costs are primarily due to rent & utilities, which significantly exceed average expenses elsewhere. This creates a financial strain for many residents.

Is food expensive in Watertown?

Yes, food costs are 45% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and grocery shopping more costly.

Is public transport affordable in Watertown?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 15% lower than the European benchmark. This can provide some relief for residents managing their budgets.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2913 $
Without Rent
940 $
Rent & Utilities
1974 $
Food
691 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5886 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
35.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 23 $
Dinner 92.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.41 $
Capuccino 5.28 $
Coke, 330ml 2.82 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.17 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.81 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.78 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.47 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 18.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.4 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.72 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.05 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.7 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.34 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.31 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.47 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.54 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.97 $
Cigarette pack 11.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.4 $
Monthly Pass 83.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.96 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 156 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.99 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.77 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.06 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 122 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 189 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 62.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,742 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,280 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,976 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,821 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,792 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,651 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,886 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.52%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 74.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.7 $
Haircut 19.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 89.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 54.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,651 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,695 $

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Watertown vs Panama City (Panama City is 52% less expensive) Watertown vs Colon (Colon is 59% less expensive) Watertown vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 58% less expensive) Watertown vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 64% less expensive) Watertown vs David (David is 71% less expensive) Watertown vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 67% less expensive) Watertown vs Balboa (Balboa is 57% less expensive) Watertown vs Pacora (Pacora is 57% less expensive) Watertown vs Chitre (Chitre is 63% less expensive) Watertown vs Penonome (Penonome is 62% less expensive)
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Watertown vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 57% less expensive) Watertown vs Cayon (Cayon is 57% less expensive)
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Watertown vs Havana (Havana is 65% less expensive) Watertown vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 51% less expensive) Watertown vs Holguin (Holguin is 56% less expensive) Watertown vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 48% less expensive) Watertown vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 64% less expensive) Watertown vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 60% less expensive) Watertown vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 47% less expensive) Watertown vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 47% less expensive) Watertown vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 62% less expensive) Watertown vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 70% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Watertown vs San Jose (San Jose is 57% less expensive) Watertown vs Limon (Limon is 59% less expensive) Watertown vs Liberia (Liberia is 69% less expensive) Watertown vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 58% less expensive) Watertown vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 56% less expensive) Watertown vs Cartago (Cartago is 67% less expensive) Watertown vs Heredia (Heredia is 57% less expensive) Watertown vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 42% less expensive) Watertown vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 55% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Watertown vs Castries (Castries is 60% less expensive) Watertown vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 59% less expensive)
Jamaica
Watertown vs Kingston (Kingston is 55% less expensive) Watertown vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 73% less expensive) Watertown vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 65% less expensive) Watertown vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 60% less expensive) Watertown vs May Pen (May Pen is 72% less expensive) Watertown vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 66% less expensive) Watertown vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 71% less expensive) Watertown vs Linstead (Linstead is 64% less expensive) Watertown vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 61% less expensive) Watertown vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 61% less expensive)
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Watertown vs St. John's (St. John's is 63% less expensive) Watertown vs All Saints (All Saints is 63% less expensive)
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Watertown vs St. George's (St. George's is 63% less expensive) Watertown vs Grenville (Grenville is 64% less expensive)
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Watertown vs Roseau (Roseau is 66% less expensive) Watertown vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 61% less expensive)
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Watertown vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 66% less expensive) Watertown vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 66% less expensive)
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Watertown vs Belize City (Belize City is 70% less expensive) Watertown vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 63% less expensive) Watertown vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 75% less expensive) Watertown vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 54% less expensive) Watertown vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 46% less expensive)
Guatemala
Watertown vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 65% less expensive) Watertown vs Mixco (Mixco is 78% less expensive) Watertown vs Coban (Coban is 69% less expensive) Watertown vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 73% less expensive) Watertown vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 69% less expensive) Watertown vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 69% less expensive) Watertown vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 70% less expensive) Watertown vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 70% less expensive) Watertown vs Flores (Flores is 71% less expensive) Watertown vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 73% less expensive)
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Watertown vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 72% less expensive) Watertown vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 64% less expensive) Watertown vs Choloma (Choloma is 79% less expensive) Watertown vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 78% less expensive) Watertown vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 70% less expensive) Watertown vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 70% less expensive) Watertown vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 75% less expensive) Watertown vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 75% less expensive) Watertown vs Yoro (Yoro is 75% less expensive) Watertown vs La Lima (La Lima is 70% less expensive)
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Watertown vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 73% less expensive) Watertown vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 64% less expensive) Watertown vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 74% less expensive) Watertown vs Higuey (Higuey is 74% less expensive) Watertown vs La Vega (La Vega is 80% less expensive) Watertown vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 71% less expensive) Watertown vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 75% less expensive) Watertown vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 82% less expensive) Watertown vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 79% less expensive) Watertown vs Bonao (Bonao is 81% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Watertown vs Managua (Managua is 73% less expensive) Watertown vs Leon (Leon is 78% less expensive) Watertown vs Masaya (Masaya is 76% less expensive) Watertown vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 81% less expensive) Watertown vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 78% less expensive) Watertown vs Esteli (Esteli is 80% less expensive) Watertown vs Granada (Granada is 76% less expensive) Watertown vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 84% less expensive) Watertown vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 77% less expensive) Watertown vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 69% less expensive)