Cost of Living in
Lake Charles
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Lake Charles, United States. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
72Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$1,378.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$128.02
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$1,378.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$128.02
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,525.50
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$904.00
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,020.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,251.50
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$14.00
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$245.66
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$245.66
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$1,563.89
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$10,230.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes$100.00
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$47.50
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$43.07
Oranges (1 lb)$0.89
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$8.50
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.96
Onions (1 kg)$2.18
Bananas (1 kg)$1.30
Onions (1 lb)$0.99
Bananas (1 lb)$0.59
Local Cheese (1 kg)$15.26
Lettuce (1 Head)$2.31
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$16.83
Oranges (1 kg)$1.96
Potatoes (1 kg)$4.32
Tomatoes (1 kg)$5.58
Local Cheese (1 lb)$6.92
Tomatoes (1 lb)$2.53
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.82
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$1.82
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$3,672.00
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$6.25
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$35,578.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$25,968.32
Markets
Eggs (12, Large Size)$5.38
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$15.09
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.39
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$10.51
Bottled Water (50 oz)$2.61
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$6.85
White Rice (1 lb)$2.80
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$2.61
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$4.77
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$3.74
Apples (1 lb)$1.99
White Rice (1 kg)$6.16
Apples (1 kg)$4.39
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$4.12
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$1.25
Bottled Water (12 oz)$1.25
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$3.93
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$3.93
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$2.51
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$2.51
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.28
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$80.00
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$26.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$5.00
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$5.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$11.00
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$32.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$11.50
Transportation
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$35.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$2.40
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$1.49
Gasoline (1 Liter)$0.80
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$3.50
Utilities (Monthly)
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$68.44
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$57.50