Cost of living in Santa Cruz, California, United States compared to Zaragoza, Spain
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| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €10 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.67) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.82 (€4.98) | €3.46 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (€0.88) | €0.84 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 (€3.99) | €2.16 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.40 (€4.63) | €1.61 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €4.80 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (€3.43) | €1.83 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.34 (€2.00) | €1.72 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.68 (€2.30) | €1.03 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6.00 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.18 (€1.87) | €1.39 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.21 (€2.75) | €0.82 | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,777 (€2,380) | €940 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,139 (€1,833) | €690 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (€103) | €170 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,730 (€1,483) | €500 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,358 (€1,164) | €369 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $82 (€71) | €85 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (€394) | €580 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (€116) | €61 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€19) | €10 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (€38) | €91 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (€30) | €30 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€72) | €79 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (€100) | €74 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,650 (€17,702) | €21,300 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.65) | €1.47 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (€56) | €43 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€17) | €14 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $50 (€43) | €4.98 | + 761% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $203 (€174) | €65 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.20) | €5.46 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.78 (€3.24) | €2.12 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (€4.11) | €3.09 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.23 (€3.63) | €1.32 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.62 (€2.24) | €2.00 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (€20) | €10 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€35) | €27 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €14 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (€61) | €51 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (€63) | €36 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (€3.76) | €1.58 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.96) | €2.75 | + 117% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $158 (€135) | €160 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.19) | €0.12 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (€39) | €42 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €4.80 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 408 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,572
($5,333)
in Santa Cruz, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,900
in Zaragoza.
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