How expensive is Charleston compared to the rest of United States?

Charleston ranks #35 out of 558 cities globally. It is 9.9% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 47.6 and local purchasing power is 130.8.

What is the average rent in Charleston?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston city centre costs approximately USD 2,322 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,779 (saving 23%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,515.

Is Charleston affordable to live in?

Charleston is expensive overall. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇺🇸 SC, United States · #35 of 558 cities · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Charleston

9.9% boven het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #35 van 558 steden · Duurder dan 93.7% van de steden wereldwijd

+9.9%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

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+5.2%

Huur

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+17.2%

Boodschappen

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-11.9%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen

Huurprijzen in Charleston

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 2,322/mo	USD 1,779/mo	23%
3-Kamer	USD 3,515/mo	USD 2,555/mo	23%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Charleston

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.20	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.85	1 source
Bread (500g)	$2.67	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$14.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$14.00	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$8.00	1 source
Eggs (12)	$6.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.05	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.28	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.25	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$22.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$4.20

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.85

Bread (500g)

$2.67

Local cheese (1kg)

$14.00

Chicken (1kg)

$14.00

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$8.00

Eggs (12)

$6.00

Milk (1L)

$1.05

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.28

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.25

Wine (mid-range)

$22.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$7.00	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$118.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cappuccino

$7.00

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$118.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$125.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$59.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$91.00	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$56.00	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$125.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$59.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$91.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$56.00

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$13.50	1 source
Gym membership	$43.00	1 source

Cinema ticket

$13.50

Gym membership

$43.00

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.80	1 source
Monthly pass	$55.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.80

Monthly pass

$55.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$265.00	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$265.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+9.9% Expensive

Huur

+5.2% Average

Boodschappen

+17.2% Expensive

Restaurants

+13.4% Expensive

Koopkracht

-11.9% Weak

Wonen in Charleston: Wat te Verwachten

Charleston is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #35 van 558 steden). 9.9% duurder dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 80 steden.

Boodschappen zijn expensive, terwijl uit eten expensive is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is beperkt — inwoners kunnen minder goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Charleston

Huurprijzen in Charleston

Prices of Goods & Services in Charleston

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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