Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Oakland, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $16 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 | $7 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.36 | $0.95 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.77 | $3.45 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $5.72 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $3.49 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.92 | $1.25 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 | $3.27 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $22 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.58 | $1.78 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.94 | $1.90 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Oakland, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,511 | $1,817 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,648 | $1,410 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 | $138 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,295 | $1,056 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,951 | $774 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 | $142 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 | $53 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $375 | $377 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 | $124 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $16 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $56 | $18 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Oakland, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $55 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $61 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 | $82 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 | $136 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Oakland, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,999 | $26,589 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.37 | $0.79 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 | $36 | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Oakland, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $9 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 | $139 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.39 | $3.40 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.26 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.96 | $4.85 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 | $1.56 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 | $20 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Oakland, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 | $52 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $28 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 | $142 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 | $75 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $8 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.64 | $5.86 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $4.95 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $346 | $669 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 | $0.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 | $42 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $8 | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 212 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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