Cost of living in Santa Cruz, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in Santa Cruz, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,574
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $4,205
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Santa Cruz, California
Current as of Mar 2024.

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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) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.11
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.96
12 eggs, large $5.32
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.82
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $11
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.45
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.16
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.19
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $2.41
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.58
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,539
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $3,045
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $227
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,298
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,174
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $143
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $44
40” flat screen tv $227
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $132
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $14
Hourly rate for cleaning help $31
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $60
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $50
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $90
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $120
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $29,448
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.16
Monthly ticket public transport $64
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $31
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $17
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $234
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.79
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.51
Tube of toothpaste $2.84
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $31
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $80
2 tickets to the movies $26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $146
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $126
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $375
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.19
1 month of gym membership in business district $58
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 113 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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