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

Custo de Vida em Charleston

9.9% acima da média de United States

Classificada em #35 de 558 cidades · Mais cara do que 93.7% das cidades mundialmente

+9.9%

Custo de Vida

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+5.2%

Renda

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+17.2%

Supermercado

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-11.9%

Poder de Compra

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Comparado com a média de United States

Preços de Arrendamento

Preços de Renda em Charleston

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 2,322/mo	USD 1,779/mo	23%
3 Quartos	USD 3,515/mo	USD 2,555/mo	23%

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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. August 2026.

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

+9.9% Expensive

Renda

+5.2% Average

Supermercado

+17.2% Expensive

Restaurantes

+13.4% Expensive

Poder de Compra

-11.9% Weak

Viver em Charleston: O Que Esperar

Charleston é expensive pelos padrões globais (classificada #35 de 558 cidades). Está 9.9% mais caro que a média de United States, com base em 80 cidades.

Os mantimentos são expensive, enquanto comer fora é expensive. Rent oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Groceries é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é limitado — os residentes podem pagar menos bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.

Custo de Vida em Charleston

Preços de Renda em Charleston

Prices of Goods & Services in Charleston

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Índices de Custo

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