Cost of living in Arcata, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in Arcata, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,030
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,486
  • 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 Arcata, California
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.99
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.21
12 eggs, large $5.04
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.66
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.59
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $22
2 liters of coca-cola $2.43
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $4.10
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,849
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,381
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $214
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,521
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $979
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $114
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $49
40” flat screen tv $282
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $103
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $37
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $63
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $135
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $100
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $151
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $28,846
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.11
Monthly ticket public transport $28
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) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.75
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.91
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.92
Tube of toothpaste $2.77
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $24
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $51
2 tickets to the movies $21
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 $87
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.56
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.01
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district $62
1 package of marlboro cigarettes -
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 46 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: November 12, 2024

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