Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $16 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 | $7 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 | $0.95 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.54 | $3.45 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 | $5.72 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 | $3.49 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 | $1.25 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 | $3.27 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $22 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 | $1.78 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 | $1.90 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,243 | $1,817 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,709 | $1,410 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 | $138 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,872 | $1,056 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,167 | $774 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 | $142 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 | $53 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 | $377 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 | $124 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $16 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $18 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 | $55 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 | $61 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 | $82 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 | $136 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 | $26,589 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.44 | $0.79 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 | $36 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is about the same as in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $9 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $20 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | $139 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 | $3.40 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $4.26 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.55 | $4.85 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 | $1.56 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | $20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 | $52 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $28 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $228 | $142 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 | $75 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $8 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 | $5.86 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $4.95 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $383 | $669 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 | $0.25 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 | $42 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 316 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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