Cost of Living in New Hampshire
Prices in New Hampshire (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Manchester - 17 contributors in the past 12 months
Nashua - 13 contributors
Portsmouth - 12 contributors
Concord - 11 contributors
Dover - 8 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.19 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 91.19 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.82 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.53 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.33 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.11 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.69 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.13 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.06 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.54 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.43 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.38 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.26 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.97 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.52 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.04 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.89 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.47 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.66 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.15 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.30 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.30 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.06 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.86 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.23 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.79 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.78 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 38.62 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.75 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.58 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 27.67 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.83 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 34,781.11 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,960.62 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 269.42 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 58.33 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 83.65 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 42.71 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.47 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,925.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 26,500.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 44.62 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 38.78 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.36 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 118.93 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,744.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,504.55 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,078.95 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,525.10 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 281.38 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 273.63 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,432.32 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.33 |
Over the last 12 months, 478 data points were contributed by 128 people of this region.
Last update: 24 November 2025
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