Cost of living in Palo Alto, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in Palo Alto, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $7,791
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $5,323
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Palo Alto, California
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.41
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.11
12 eggs, large $4.93
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.98
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $6
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $3.54
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.62
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $16
2 liters of coca-cola $3.76
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $4.36
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $4,744
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $4,019
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $212
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,651
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,941
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $106
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $53
40” flat screen tv -
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) -
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $31
Clothes Update prices
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) $81
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $94
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $24,814
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.25
Monthly ticket public transport $116
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $20
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $12
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.24
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $7
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.90
Tube of toothpaste $2.17
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $36
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $69
2 tickets to the movies $26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $96
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.67
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $544
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.16
1 month of gym membership in business district $61
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 81 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 30, 2023

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