Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $17 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 ($3.78) | $3.21 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 ($1.02) | $1.11 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 ($2.98) | $4.89 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 ($1.81) | $4.04 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.71 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($1.78) | $3.33 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 ($1.36) | $1.70 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 ($0.87) | $3.69 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 ($2.15) | $1.61 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.91) | $1.80 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,343 ($1,452) | $1,517 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €747 ($808) | $1,130 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 ($125) | $165 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 ($913) | $1,144 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €593 ($641) | $816 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 ($110) | $92 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 ($34) | $51 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 ($368) | $288 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($99) | $108 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $17 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is about the same as in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($85) | $54 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($34) | $40 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($93) | $95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 ($98) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,194 ($26,158) | $22,992 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 ($1.85) | $1.00 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($37) | $41 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($6) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 ($72) | $121 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 ($4.96) | $6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 ($3.07) | $3.08 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.07) | $5.12 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 ($1.60) | $2.82 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 ($2.73) | $1.81 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($19) | $20 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($34) | $47 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 ($60) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($52) | $75 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $12 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.68 ($2.90) | $4.66 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 ($4.37) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 ($619) | $429 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($46) | $32 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 ($5.74) | $10 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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