Cost of living in Santa Cruz, California, United States vs Zaragoza, Spain
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.39 (€4.77) | €2.99 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€0.93) | €0.82 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.78 (€3.35) | €1.97 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.52 (€4.88) | €1.48 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 (€3.19) | €1.55 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (€1.65) | €1.22 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.35 (€3.85) | €0.87 | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (€9) | €4.90 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.34 (€2.07) | €1.44 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (€2.22) | €0.69 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,081 (€2,724) | €656 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,559 (€2,263) | €517 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (€138) | €126 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,011 (€1,778) | €498 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,607 (€1,421) | €378 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (€66) | €88 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (€51) | €36 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $363 (€321) | €463 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (€90) | €68 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €10 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€46) | €83 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (€42) | €32 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€86) | €78 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (€122) | €83 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,351 (€19,763) | €21,762 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (€0.77) | €1.19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (€57) | €40 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (€21) | €14 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.59 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (€7) | €3.98 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $182 (€161) | €60 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.93) | €4.92 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.11) | €2.11 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.36 (€4.74) | €3.13 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 (€3.40) | €1.39 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (€2.15) | €1.79 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€21) | €10 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €25 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €12 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (€106) | €49 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€69) | €40 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (€4.04) | €1.77 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €3.22 | + 105% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (€385) | €526 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (€0.29) | €0.15 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€45) | €41 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €4.89 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,138
($3,549)
in Santa Cruz, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Zaragoza.
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