Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $18 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $10 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.87 | $4.92 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 | $1.14 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 | $4.35 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.17 | $3.51 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $5.89 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.66 | $3.38 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 | $1.63 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.77 | $2.54 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $19 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.27 | $2.39 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.45 | $2.22 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,394 | $1,640 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,664 | $1,226 | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $294 | $430 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,974 | $1,465 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,936 | $964 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $184 | $222 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 | $60 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | $354 | $246 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 | $140 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $15 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 | $27 | + 25% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 | $62 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $40 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 | $100 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $191 | $104 | + 84% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,397 | $28,695 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 | $0.88 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 | $75 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $14 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $6 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $12 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $185 | $86 | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 | $3.10 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.42 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 | $4.36 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.17 | $1.86 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 | $27 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 | $46 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $38 | $28 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $308 | $186 | + 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 | $100 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 | $14 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.93 | $5.63 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.30 | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $504 | $372 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 | $0.17 | + 187% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 | $57 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $9 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 513 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2024.
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