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

Charlotte ranks #138 out of 558 cities globally. It is 2.8% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 42.2 and local purchasing power is 141.9.

What is the average rent in Charlotte?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte city centre costs approximately USD 1,790 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,358 (saving 24%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,655.

Is Charlotte affordable to live in?

Charlotte is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 NC, United States · #138 of 558 cities · 2026

Custo de Vida em Charlotte

2.8% abaixo da média de United States

Classificada em #138 de 558 cidades · Mais cara do que 75.3% das cidades mundialmente

-2.8%

Custo de Vida

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-0.2%

Renda

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-0.5%

Supermercado

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-0.8%

Poder de Compra

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Comparado com a média de United States

Preços de Arrendamento

Preços de Renda em Charlotte

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 1,790/mo	USD 1,358/mo	24%
3 Quartos	USD 3,655/mo	USD 2,380/mo	24%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Charlotte

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.12	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.40	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.99	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$16.57	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$15.78	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$8.97	1 source
Eggs (12)	$4.89	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.08	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$3.34	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.52	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.02	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.60	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$5.12

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.40

Bread (500g)

$3.99

Local cheese (1kg)

$16.57

Chicken (1kg)

$15.78

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$8.97

Eggs (12)

$4.89

Milk (1L)

$1.08

Potatoes (1kg)

$3.34

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.52

Water (1.5L)

$2.02

Wine (mid-range)

$15.60

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$4.98	1 source
McMeal	$10.50	1 source
Cheap meal	$18.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$75.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.00

Cappuccino

$4.98

McMeal

$10.50

Cheap meal

$18.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$75.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$144.35	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$46.92	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$103.46	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$41.89	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$144.35

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$46.92

Sport shoes (Nike)

$103.46

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$41.89

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$16.00	1 source
Gym membership	$60.79	1 source

Cinema ticket

$16.00

Gym membership

$60.79

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.79	1 source
Taxi start	$3.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$88.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.79

Taxi start

$3.00

Monthly pass

$88.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$150.22	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$150.22

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

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

-2.8% Average

Renda

-0.2% Average

Supermercado

-0.5% Average

Restaurantes

-7.9% Average

Poder de Compra

-0.8% Average

Viver em Charlotte: O Que Esperar

Charlotte é average pelos padrões globais (classificada #138 de 558 cidades). Está 2.8% mais barato que a média de United States, com base em 80 cidades.

Os mantimentos são average, enquanto comer fora é average. Restaurants oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Rent 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 Charlotte

Preços de Renda em Charlotte

Prices of Goods & Services in Charlotte

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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