Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 18% 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 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.77 (€4.20) | €3.83 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.81) | €1.22 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (€2.40) | €1.95 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (€3.71) | €2.09 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €4.33 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (€2.91) | €2.29 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.50) | €1.75 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (€1.98) | €0.70 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €4.50 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.08 (€1.83) | €2.50 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (€1.93) | €0.87 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,871 (€1,649) | €1,291 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,355 (€1,194) | €1,113 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (€160) | €225 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,669 (€1,471) | €1,700 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,160 (€1,022) | €1,070 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (€137) | €70 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (€318) | €450 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (€94) | €85 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€19) | €15 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€44) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (€34) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (€68) | €119 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (€91) | €104 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 62% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,546 (€21,635) | €24,992 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.56) | €1.68 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€42) | €151 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€15) | €23 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.58) | €5.00 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.38 (€3.86) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (€101) | €24 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.61) | €3.23 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (€2.71) | €2.23 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.89) | €1.90 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (€3.05) | €0.90 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.64) | €1.75 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €25 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €41 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€21) | €21 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (€105) | €49 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (€60) | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (€4.63) | €3.00 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.84) | €3.71 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€378) | €579 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (€0.41) | €0.30 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (€55) | €20 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (€5.07) | €7 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,900
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,262
($3,701)
in Charleston, South Carolina.
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