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

Costul Vieții în Charlotte

2.8% sub media din United States

Locul #138 din 558 de orașe · Mai scump decât 75.3% din orașele din lume

-2.8%

Costul vieții

Vezi clasamentul United States →

-0.2%

Chirie

Vezi clasamentul United States →

-0.5%

Alimente

Vezi clasamentul United States →

-0.8%

Putere de cumpărare

Vezi clasamentul United States →

Comparat cu media din United States

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în Charlotte

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 1,790/mo	USD 1,358/mo	24%
3 camere	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.

Indici de Cost

Costul vieții

-2.8% Average

Chirie

-0.2% Average

Alimente

-0.5% Average

Restaurante

-7.9% Average

Putere de cumpărare

-0.8% Average

Viața în Charlotte: la ce să te aștepți

Charlotte este average conform standardelor globale (locul #138 din 558 orașe). Este 2.8% mai ieftin față de media din United States, pe baza a 80 orașe.

Alimentele sunt average, iar mesele la restaurant sunt average. Restaurants oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Rent este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este limitată — locuitorii își pot permite mai puține bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.

Costul Vieții în Charlotte

Prețuri chirii în Charlotte

Prices of Goods & Services in Charlotte

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici de Cost

Viața în Charlotte: la ce să te aștepți

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