Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 9% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
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| Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 18% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Denver, Colorado (United States) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 | $18 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 | $11 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.22 | $5.10 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.72 | $1.22 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.57 | $4.32 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.25 | $4.21 | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.79 | $7 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.09 | $4.37 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.87 | $2.10 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.30 | $2.95 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 | $19 | 24% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.75 | $2.37 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.15 | $2.07 | 4% |
| Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 23% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Denver, Colorado (United States) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,337 | $3,211 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,602 | $2,645 | 39% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $125 | $149 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,599 | $2,457 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,097 | $1,558 | 30% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $86 | $114 | 24% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $54 | $38 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $302 | $329 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $149 | $128 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 | $11 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $34 | $37 | 8% |
| Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 22% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Denver, Colorado (United States) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $54 | $51 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $59 | $47 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $92 | $89 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $167 | $112 | 49% |
| Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 14% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Denver, Colorado (United States) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,497 | $23,712 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.68 | $0.92 | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $112 | $88 | 28% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 | $19 | 9% |
| Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 6% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Denver, Colorado (United States) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 | $7 | 21% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $16 | $21 | 26% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $117 | $110 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 | $7 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $2.86 | $3.71 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.43 | $5.68 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.20 | $3.57 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.78 | $1.66 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $21 | $21 | 2% |
| Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 4% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Denver, Colorado (United States) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $42 | $50 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 | $28 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $276 | $202 | 37% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $72 | $94 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 | $13 | 9% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.75 | $5.70 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.18 | $8 | 33% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $460 | $436 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.65 | $0.43 | 52% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $74 | $62 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 | $9 | 21% |
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