Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.93 | $4.99 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 | $1.04 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 | $3.99 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 | $4.74 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 | $5.06 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 | $3.14 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 | $1.82 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 | $2.85 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $14 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 | $2.02 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 | $1.95 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,088 | $3,324 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,519 | $2,351 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 | $176 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,559 | $2,135 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,206 | $1,541 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 | $135 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $53 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $419 | $297 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $151 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $14 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 | $25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 | $40 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 | $43 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 | $101 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 | $141 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,165 | $26,433 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 | $1.34 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 | $80 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $56 | $31 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $7 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 | $16 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 | $98 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $10 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 | $4.14 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.59 | $5.93 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.14 | $4.11 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 | $2.33 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $25 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 | $50 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 | $165 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 | $79 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $15 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 | $4.81 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.31 | $7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 | $427 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | $0.07 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 | $39 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $9 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15 prices entered by 13 different people.
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