Cost of Living in
Charlotte
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Charlotte, United States. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
192Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
49.02
Healthcare System
67.86
Purchasing Power
159
Climate & Air
64
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$4,270.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$227.75
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$2,451.45
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$396.69
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$2,384.80
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,400.60
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$3,655.00
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,819.33
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$15.00
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$158.00
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$158.00
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$1,481.94
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$24,700.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$95.85
Men's Leather Business Shoes$145.16
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$37.28
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$48.23
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$10.00
Onions (1 kg)$3.11
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.70
Oranges (1 kg)$4.63
Potatoes (1 kg)$3.75
Tomatoes (1 kg)$4.60
Oranges (1 lb)$2.10
Bananas (1 kg)$1.46
Tomatoes (1 lb)$2.09
Onions (1 lb)$1.41
Local Cheese (1 lb)$7.52
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$15.43
Bananas (1 lb)$0.66
Local Cheese (1 kg)$16.57
Lettuce (1 Head)$2.01
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$2.62
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.62
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$4,337.85
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$6.17
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$35,535.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$25,117.33
Markets
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$7.16
White Rice (1 kg)$3.54
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$15.78
Eggs (12, Large Size)$4.82
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$18.17
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$8.24
Apples (1 lb)$2.42
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$2.31
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$3.50
White Rice (1 lb)$1.60
Apples (1 kg)$5.33
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$3.86
Bottled Water (50 oz)$2.31
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.06
Bottled Water (12 oz)$2.28
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$2.28
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$88.00
Restaurants
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$3.71
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$3.71
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$2.40
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$2.40
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$11.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$5.41
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$75.00
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$18.00
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$6.00
Sports And Leisure
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$16.00
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$63.23
Transportation
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$30.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$3.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)$0.80
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$1.86
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$2.20
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$3.00
Utilities (Monthly)
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$65.96
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$77.71