Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 54% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $11 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $7 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 | $2.62 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 | $0.76 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $1.64 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 | $2.55 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $4.25 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 | $3.54 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 | $1.33 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $12 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 | $1.55 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 | $1.92 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,230 | $1,004 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,709 | $814 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 | $149 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,371 | $687 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 | $541 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 | $85 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 | $37 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 | $346 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 | $84 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $11 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $16 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 | $40 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 | $49 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 | $76 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,894 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 | $0.73 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 | $31 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $8 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 | $5.25 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $5.52 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 | $74 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $6.00 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 | $2.78 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.33 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 | $2.49 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 | $1.38 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $16 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $34 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $19 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 | $79 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 | $49 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $7 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 | $3.72 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $4.07 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 | $427 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 | $25 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $7 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 257 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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