Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (£17) | £8 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (£8) | £5.93 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (£5.32) | £3.62 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (£1.00) | £0.82 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (£4.09) | £2.94 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (£3.40) | £2.01 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.27) | £3.59 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (£3.95) | £1.68 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 (£2.12) | £0.76 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (£2.17) | £2.08 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£14) | £7 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (£1.91) | £2.09 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (£3.12) | £0.90 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,758 (£3,029) | £961 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,194 (£2,574) | £1,251 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (£120) | £186 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,293 (£1,848) | £1,822 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,788 (£1,441) | £1,200 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 (£74) | £185 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (£51) | £23 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (£260) | £329 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $172 (£139) | £59 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£10) | £5.01 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£21) | £11 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Leeds | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (£40) | £59 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (£34) | £30 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (£83) | £77 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (£88) | £66 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,665 (£19,070) | £18,451 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 (£1.22) | £1.50 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (£52) | £75 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£14) | £12 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | £3.98 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (£30) | £9 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (£99) | £64 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£7) | £2.82 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (£3.77) | £1.47 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.36) | £2.98 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 (£3.21) | £1.76 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (£1.96) | £1.62 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (£21) | £12 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (£45) | £22 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (£24) | £15 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $261 (£210) | £72 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (£67) | £44 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£12) | £9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.36 (£4.32) | £3.27 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.80) | £4.03 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 (£405) | £352 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (£0.15) | £0.11 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (£44) | £30 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£8) | £10 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 234 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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