Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $14 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $9 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $5.52 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 | $1.20 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 | $4.56 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $6 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 | $3.25 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 | $1.48 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 | - | - | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,738 | $1,589 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,308 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 | $212 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,350 | $1,328 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,847 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 | $53 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,665 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 | $1.00 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $261 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.36 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 252 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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