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- San Luis Obispo, California
- Palm Springs, California
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Cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $19 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $11 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.07 | $5.23 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 | $1.01 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.57 | $5.02 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.28 | $5.21 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 | $3.60 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 | $1.62 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 | $4.56 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.33 | $2.44 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 | $2.77 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Obispo, California | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,014 | $2,833 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,157 | $1,848 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 | $211 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,700 | $1,752 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,645 | $1,227 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $132 | $156 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 | $58 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $423 | $371 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 | $77 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $53 | $26 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 | $47 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $86 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 | $81 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 | $117 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Obispo, California | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,266 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 | $1.10 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 | $33 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $10 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 | $129 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.66 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.32 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.31 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 | $30 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Obispo, California | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 | $58 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 | $113 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $14 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 | $5.78 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 | $773 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 | $37 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $9 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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