Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $15 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.97 | $4.71 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 | $1.06 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $3.90 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 | $4.45 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.73 | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 | $3.45 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 | $1.90 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.41 | $6 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $17 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 | $2.65 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 | $2.63 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,341 | $2,014 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,699 | $1,390 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 | $245 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,619 | $1,474 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 | $1,010 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 | $140 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 | $52 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $328 | $290 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 | $138 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $12 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $39 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 | $65 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 | $71 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 | $97 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 | $188 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,231 | $27,148 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 | $0.91 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 | $58 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | $20 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 | $7 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $27 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 | $116 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 | $2.41 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $3.07 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 | $4.05 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 | $1.73 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $31 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $45 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $20 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 | $71 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 | $70 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $11 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 | $4.83 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $7 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $510 | $498 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 | $0.39 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 | $46 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 544 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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