Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (€3.52) | €3.83 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (€0.69) | €1.22 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.97 (€2.44) | €1.95 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (€3.61) | €2.09 | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€6) | €4.33 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (€2.98) | €2.29 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (€1.46) | €1.75 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (€1.83) | €0.70 | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €4.50 | + 105% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (€1.42) | €2.50 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (€1.84) | €0.87 | + 113% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,810 (€1,488) | €1,291 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,344 (€1,104) | €1,113 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (€147) | €225 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,704 (€1,401) | €1,700 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,182 (€972) | €1,070 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (€140) | €70 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €31 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | $318 (€262) | €450 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€77) | €85 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€40) | €85 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (€28) | €37 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (€55) | €119 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€80) | €104 | - 23% | |
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 | $25,232 (€20,741) | €24,992 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.48) | €1.68 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€39) | €151 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | €23 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.00 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.18 (€3.43) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (€84) | €24 | + 250% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.37) | €3.23 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (€2.45) | €2.23 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.38) | €1.90 | + 183% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (€2.75) | €0.90 | + 205% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.52) | €1.75 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€15) | €25 | - 40% | |
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 | $37 (€30) | €41 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €21 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (€88) | €49 | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (€44) | €90 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (€4.20) | €3.00 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.16) | €3.71 | + 39% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€353) | €579 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (€0.69) | €0.30 | + 128% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (€61) | €20 | + 201% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.41 (€4.45) | €7 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,300
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,384
($4,116)
in Charleston, South Carolina.
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