Cost of living in Santa Barbara, California, United States vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $17 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 | $1.69 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.79 | $5.99 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 | $4.88 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 | $2.46 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 | $3.30 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.62 | $2.45 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 | $4.34 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,127 | $2,550 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,400 | $1,846 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 | $274 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,209 | $1,691 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,553 | $1,289 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $88 | $142 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $41 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $1,101 | $450 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $57 | $132 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $14 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $26 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 | $66 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $75 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $100 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 | $181 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 | $25,902 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 | $1.02 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 | $43 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $12 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 | $28 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $115 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $5.06 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 | $5.65 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 | $5.11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.17 | $1.99 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $25 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $57 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 | $202 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 | $97 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 | $12 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 | $5.90 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 | $51 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 183 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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