Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada)
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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San Diego, California | Edmonton | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (C$39) | C$23 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $15 (C$21) | C$14 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (C$1.59) | C$2.60 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.82 (C$8) | C$5.01 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (C$7) | C$5.31 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.60 (C$6) | C$6 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (C$2.82) | C$2.99 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (C$9) | C$3.16 | + 184% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (C$35) | C$20 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.80 (C$5.28) | C$2.85 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.03 (C$4.22) | C$2.96 | + 43% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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San Diego, California | Edmonton | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,574 (C$6,360) | C$1,978 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,888 (C$4,015) | C$1,627 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $289 (C$402) | C$336 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,124 (C$4,343) | C$1,502 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,915 (C$2,663) | C$953 | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $193 (C$268) | C$198 | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$78) | C$65 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $370 (C$514) | C$408 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (C$214) | C$175 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (C$23) | C$15 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (C$44) | C$29 | + 48% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (C$85) | C$61 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (C$77) | C$46 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (C$165) | C$120 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 (C$210) | C$157 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,010 (C$38,946) | C$29,563 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.41 (C$1.96) | C$1.41 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (C$101) | C$103 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$34) | C$45 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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San Diego, California | Edmonton | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (C$20) | C$11 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$29) | C$24 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (C$183) | C$81 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (C$15) | C$8 | + 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.42 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (C$18) | C$6 | + 190% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.94 (C$8) | C$4.38 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.98 (C$4.14) | C$2.61 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (C$49) | C$27 | + 83% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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San Diego, California | Edmonton | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $79 (C$109) | C$63 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (C$50) | C$31 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $295 (C$410) | C$153 | + 168% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $136 (C$189) | C$116 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $21 (C$29) | C$13 | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (C$9) | C$5.56 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$602) | C$658 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (C$0.81) | C$0.35 | + 131% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (C$93) | C$67 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 485 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 06, 2024.
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