Cost of living
Elon compared to Suffolk (United States)
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Overview comparison
ElonSuffolk (United States)
Consumer prices in Suffolk (United States) are roughly 11% higher than in Elon.
Cost of living
| Item | Elon | Suffolk (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,096 | 2,017 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,444 | 4,712 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,009 | 988 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,909 | 2,384 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,308.13 | 1,582.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,719.53 | 2,187.15 |
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| Food person | 569 | 578 |
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| Food family | 1,808 | 1,672 |
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| Transport person | 106.86 | 110.06 |
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| Transport family | 215.85 | 294.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.53 years | 86.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Elon | Suffolk (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.04 | 21.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.15 | 82.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.82 | 12.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.95 | 4.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.65 | 4.66 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Elon | Suffolk (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,976.27 | 1,800.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,290.45 | 1,082.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,124.93 | 3,158.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,260.47 | 2,726.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.85 | 132.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 222.62 | 186.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.82 | 73.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Elon | Suffolk (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.07 | 6.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,436 | 4,490 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,553 | 3,186 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.16 | 2.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.27% | 79.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.37 | 16.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Elon | Suffolk (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.19 | 3.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.6 | 3.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.31 | 14.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.78 | 12.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.36 | 14.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.3 |
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Other
| Item | Elon | Suffolk (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.25 | 55.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.16 | 16.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 140.23 | 142.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.5 | 19.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.57 | 50.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.06 | 97.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,428.08 | 1,648 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,749 | 24,405 |
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