Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Paris (France)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (€21) | €22 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 (€1.62) | €1.59 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (€7) | €5.27 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.99 (€5.44) | €3.20 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (€3.81) | €2.77 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (€2.02) | €2.23 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (€2.23) | €2.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €9 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (€2.71) | €2.05 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (€2.36) | €1.25 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,586 (€5,079) | €2,985 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,484 (€4,077) | €2,193 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (€145) | €173 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,325 (€3,023) | €1,677 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,718 (€2,471) | €1,264 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€102) | €108 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€58) | €26 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (€234) | €307 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (€133) | €141 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (€37) | €15 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (€61) | €104 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€44) | €37 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€95) | €103 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (€117) | €133 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,783 (€27,080) | €25,647 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.46 (€1.33) | €2.02 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (€83) | €83 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€18) | €19 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €5.17 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (€133) | €30 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€7) | €4.48 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (€4.06) | €4.73 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €3.55 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.48 (€4.98) | €2.61 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (€2.18) | €2.52 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (€28) | €20 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (€60) | €51 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 (€31) | €26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $371 (€338) | €135 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (€92) | €88 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (€16) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (€4.91) | €4.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (€312) | €448 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (€0.22) | €0.28 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (€91) | €40 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (€12) | €10 | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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