Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 | $11 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.18 | $4.57 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 | $1.01 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.95 | $3.67 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.69 | $2.20 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 | $4.41 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.22 | $3.45 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 | $1.17 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.96 | $4.46 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $12 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 | $1.63 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 | $1.46 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,966 | $1,156 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,255 | $900 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 | $223 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,304 | $756 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,587 | $698 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 | $168 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 | $54 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 | $399 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 | $150 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $16 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 | $25 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 | $46 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 | $30 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 | $91 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 | $102 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,391 | $16,500 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 | $0.58 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 | $50 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $5.55 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $134 | $100 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | $5.34 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 | $2.87 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.77 | $8 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 | $4.28 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 | $1.39 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | $18 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 | $36 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $18 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 | $40 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 | $49 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $9 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 | $4.75 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.67 | $3.52 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $438 | $429 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 | $37 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 | $6 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
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in Amarillo, Texas.
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