Cost of living comparison
Astoria is 11.1% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 28.9% less in Astoria
- Groceries
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pay 21.9% less in Astoria
- Transportation
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pay 24.2% more in Astoria
- Housing
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pay 11.2% less in Astoria
- Childcare
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pay 2.2% less in Astoria
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 17.4% more in Astoria
- Clothing
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pay 55.3% less in Astoria
The cost of transportation and entertainment and sports in Astoria are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, groceries, housing, and childcare are lower in Astoria.
If you lived in Astoria instead of United States, you would:
pay 28.9% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Astoria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$6.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.75
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 21.9% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Astoria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.55
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$5.51
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.10
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$2.99
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$3.50
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.25
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.85
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.33
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.40
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$0.75
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$0.88
|
|
pay 24.2% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Astoria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.60
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$132.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$25,343.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$20.40
|
|
pay 11.2% less for housing
|
United States
|
Astoria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$30.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$2,200.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,800.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$76.47
|
|
pay 2.2% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Astoria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,772.22
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$14,333.33
|
|
pay 17.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Astoria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$3.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$16.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$70.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$17.50
|
|
pay 55.3% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Astoria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$30.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$50.00
|
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