Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in San Diego, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,627
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,538
  • Cost of living in San Diego, California is more expensive than in 81% of cities in USA (9 out of 42)
  • Cost of living in San Diego, California is more expensive than in 83% of cities in N. America (10 out of 54)
  • Cost of living in San Diego, California is more expensive than in 88% of cities in the World (25 out of 198)

List of prices in San Diego, California
Current as of Mar 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.31
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.88
12 eggs, large $3.57
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.00
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.15
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.32
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.54
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $11
2 liters of coca-cola $1.98
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.15
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,312
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,142
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $167
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,359
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,599
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $108
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $71
40” flat screen tv $321
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $125
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $24
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $52
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $39
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $91
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $120
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $23,457
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.85
Monthly ticket public transport $72
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $16
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $17
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $105
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.47
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.74
Tube of toothpaste $1.54
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $24
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $45
2 tickets to the movies $29
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $279
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $93
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.92
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $393
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.59
1 month of gym membership in business district $54
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 583 prices entered by 67 different people.
Latest price update: March 04, 2021

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San Diego position in our World Ranking

the world
25th
out of 198
n. america
10th
out of 54
usa
9th
out of 42

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