Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $16 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $9 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $4.04 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 | $0.98 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 | $3.77 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $4.33 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 | $3.99 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 | $1.96 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 | $2.25 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $21 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 | $2.90 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 | $2.01 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,758 | $2,451 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,194 | $1,579 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 | $237 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,293 | $1,385 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,788 | $946 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 | $108 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 | $43 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 | $224 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $172 | $103 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $11 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $45 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 | $56 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 | $53 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 | $95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 | $136 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,665 | $26,827 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 | $0.96 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 | $62 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | $20 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $6 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 | $27 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 | $116 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 | $2.41 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $3.07 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 | $4.05 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 | $1.73 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | $30 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 | $45 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $20 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $261 | $71 | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | $70 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $11 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.36 | $4.83 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $7 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 | $498 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 | $0.39 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 | $46 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 591 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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