Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $18 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 | $6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 | $1.41 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.31 | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 | $5.89 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 | $4.22 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 | $2.43 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 | $2.59 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 | $3.11 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 | $3.80 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,883 | $3,650 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,291 | $2,982 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 | $204 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,129 | $2,871 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $821 | $2,236 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 | $107 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 | $71 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $248 | $310 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 | $101 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $37 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 | $63 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 | $49 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 | $124 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 | $131 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 62% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,349 | $24,119 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 | $1.41 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 | $143 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 | $30 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $13 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 | $180 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 | $4.19 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 | $5.99 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 | $4.98 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 | $1.50 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 | $26 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 | $55 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $27 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 | $240 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 | $109 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $15 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 | $4.66 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $7 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 | $353 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.09 | $0.16 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 | $88 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $12 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 175 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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