Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.38 (€3.78) | €3.83 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.79) | €1.22 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (€2.23) | €1.95 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (€3.63) | €2.09 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €4.33 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.62) | €2.29 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.46) | €1.75 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (€1.94) | €0.70 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €4.50 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (€1.76) | €2.50 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (€1.89) | €0.87 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,871 (€1,615) | €1,291 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,355 (€1,170) | €1,113 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (€156) | €225 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,669 (€1,441) | €1,700 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,160 (€1,001) | €1,070 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $145 (€125) | €70 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (€42) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $372 (€321) | €450 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (€92) | €85 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €15 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (€32) | €37 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€69) | €119 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (€87) | €104 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 63% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,546 (€21,187) | €24,992 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.55) | €1.68 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€41) | €151 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€15) | €23 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.47) | €5.00 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (€99) | €24 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.49) | €3.23 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (€2.66) | €2.23 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.77) | €1.90 | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (€2.98) | €0.90 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.61) | €1.75 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €25 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €41 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€21) | €21 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (€102) | €49 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (€59) | €90 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (€4.53) | €3.00 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.72) | €3.71 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€370) | €579 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (€0.40) | €0.30 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (€54) | €20 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (€4.97) | €7 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,433
($3,977)
in Charleston, South Carolina.
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