Cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $21 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 | $5.92 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 | $1.38 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.76 | $4.77 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 | $7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $12 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 | $4.51 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 | $2.29 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.55 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $17 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.54 | $2.58 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.19 | $3.29 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,073 | $3,250 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,477 | $3,072 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 | $125 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,097 | $2,706 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $937 | $2,198 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 | $80 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 | $54 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $224 | $375 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $66 | $101 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $56 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 | $63 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 | $38 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 | $121 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $159 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,552 | $22,338 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 | $1.26 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 | $106 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $27 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $9 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 | $165 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 | $4.39 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.64 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.51 | $4.96 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | $2.21 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 | $30 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 | $61 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $24 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 | $232 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | $92 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $15 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 | $5.12 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 | $346 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 | $105 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $10 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 394 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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