Cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California, United States compared to Albury, Australia
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (AU$7) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.50 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.13 (AU$4.11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.02 (AU$7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (AU$11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.84 (AU$5.04) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (AU$2.04) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (AU$4.08) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (AU$21) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.28 (AU$2.99) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (AU$2.66) | - | - | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,270 (AU$2,983) | AU$1,271 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,643 (AU$2,160) | AU$2,559 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (AU$233) | AU$645 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,357 (AU$1,783) | AU$1,290 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,052 (AU$1,383) | AU$860 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (AU$157) | AU$215 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (AU$63) | AU$55 | + 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | $359 (AU$472) | AU$668 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $172 (AU$226) | AU$100 | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (AU$25) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (AU$68) | AU$100 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (AU$64) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (AU$112) | AU$90 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (AU$141) | AU$150 | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,923 (AU$31,437) | AU$25,000 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.31 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (AU$52) | AU$20 | + 159% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $68 (AU$89) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (AU$99) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (AU$9) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (AU$4.55) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$8) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (AU$4.54) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (AU$2.98) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (AU$27) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (AU$60) | AU$47 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (AU$34) | AU$33 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (AU$223) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (AU$118) | AU$100 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (AU$6) | AU$5.00 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$4.00 | + 108% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (AU$559) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (AU$0.21) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (AU$67) | AU$52 | + 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,490
($3,417)
in San Luis Obispo, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,800
in Albury.
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