- Cost of Living
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- United States
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Oakland, California
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Charleston, South Carolina | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $19 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $9 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 | $1.36 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.76 | $4.77 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 | $7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 | $10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.79 | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.10 | $3.92 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 | $2.57 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 | $14 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.83 | $2.58 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 | $4.94 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,857 | $4,511 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,666 | $3,648 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 | $125 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,820 | $2,295 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,232 | $1,951 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 | $80 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 | $54 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $217 | $375 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $168 | $101 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 | $56 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 | $59 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | $45 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 | $108 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 | $112 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Charleston, South Carolina | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,999 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 | $1.37 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 | $109 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 | $24 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $10 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 | $165 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.45 | $4.39 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.13 | $4.96 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | $1.72 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 | $30 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 | $61 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 | $27 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 | $232 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 | $93 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $15 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 | $4.64 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.12 | $7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 | $346 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 | $69 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $11 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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