Cost of living in San Antonio, California (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in San Antonio, California (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Antonio, California | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $18 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.88 | $11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 | $1.25 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 | $4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.99 | $4.60 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.99 | $4.83 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 | $3.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.14 | $1.76 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.87 | $3.07 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $15 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.66 | $2.39 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 | $2.34 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, California (United States) is 53% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,400 | $3,900 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,035 | $2,615 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 | $160 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $876 | $2,347 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $621 | $1,561 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $76 | $134 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 | $42 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $438 | $341 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 | $162 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $15 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 | $25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, California (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 | $47 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 | $39 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 | $94 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 | $169 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, California (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,032 | $28,227 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 | $1.35 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 | $90 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $32 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, California (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 | $16 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $63 | $122 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.33 | $10 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.47 | $4.28 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.92 | $6 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 | $4.67 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 | $2.18 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 | $27 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 | $58 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 | $29 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 | $117 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 | $111 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 | $17 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 | $5.01 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.27 | $8 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $567 | $446 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 | $0.10 | + 367% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 | $41 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.64 | $9 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
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