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 | $14 (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.39 (€4.73) | €3.46 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (€0.91) | €0.82 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.67 (€3.22) | €2.16 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.82 (€5.10) | €1.61 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €4.80 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.77 (€3.31) | €1.83 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (€1.72) | €1.72 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.35 (€3.82) | €1.03 | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€10) | €6.00 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (€1.95) | €1.44 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.37 (€2.08) | €0.82 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,852 (€2,499) | €940 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,301 (€2,016) | €690 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (€113) | €170 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,916 (€1,679) | €500 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,620 (€1,419) | €369 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $66 (€58) | €85 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (€49) | €33 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (€307) | €463 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (€91) | €68 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€21) | €10 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€44) | €91 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (€36) | €30 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€87) | €79 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (€126) | €74 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,291 (€19,533) | €21,300 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (€0.75) | €1.47 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (€56) | €43 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (€21) | €14 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.59 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (€30) | €3.98 | + 643% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $198 (€173) | €60 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.64) | €4.92 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (€3.08) | €2.11 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (€4.69) | €3.13 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.70 (€3.24) | €1.39 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 (€2.14) | €1.79 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€21) | €10 | + 105% | |
| 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 | $40 (€35) | €25 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €14 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $109 (€95) | €49 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€59) | €36 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (€4.15) | €1.58 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €2.75 | + 138% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (€379) | €526 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (€0.29) | €0.12 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€44) | €42 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €4.80 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,441
($5,068)
in Santa Cruz, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,700
in Zaragoza.
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