Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in Oakland, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,444
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $4,192
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List of prices in Oakland, California, United States. Current as of Mar 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.85
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.07
12 eggs, large $4.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $9
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.99
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.83
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.12
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $13
2 liters of coca-cola $2.51
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.15
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,623
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,960
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $171
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,718
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,416
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $86
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $53
40” flat screen tv $397
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $100
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $33
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $56
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $43
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $115
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $120
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,338
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.96
Monthly ticket public transport $92
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $17
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $159
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.84
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $7
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.40
Tube of toothpaste $2.15
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $30
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $55
2 tickets to the movies $24
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $197
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $101
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.20
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $460
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.20
1 month of gym membership in business district $109
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 195 prices entered by 22 different people.
Latest price update: March 06, 2021

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