Cost of Living in Queens
Summary of cost of living in Queens, NY, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,972.1, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,340.8, excluding rent.
- Queens is 11.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Queens is, on average, 1.6% higher than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $19.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $80.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $13.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $8.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $7.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $6.30 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.25 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.29 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $4.07 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.75 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $7.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $6.33 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.66 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $9.00 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.75 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.32 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.94 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.41 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.39 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.63 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $3.06 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $3.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.81 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.58 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $17.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $132.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.50 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $42.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.97 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,458.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,252.21 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $171.58 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $50.83 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $50.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $45.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $67.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $20.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,750.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $16,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $50.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $80.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $86.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $102.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,312.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,842.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $5,792.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3,000.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $799.99 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $570.00 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,680.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.30 | |
Prices in Queens, New York
This city had 184 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Mount Vernon, New York | 13.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in New York, New York | 13.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brooklyn, New York | 13.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Glen Cove, New York | 17.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yonkers, New York | 17.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oyster Bay, New York | 17.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jersey City, New Jersey | 18.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Teaneck, New Jersey | 18.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in East Rutherford, New Jersey | 22.26 miles |
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Anthony
on Oct 22, 2021:
a lot of money just to live in a apt