Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $27 | $14 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $15 | $7 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $3.94 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 | $0.82 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.09 | $2.22 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 | $3.77 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.30 | $2.86 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 | $1.57 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.73 | $4.38 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 | $15 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.23 | $1.52 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 | $1.91 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,993 | $1,347 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,182 | $990 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $265 | $193 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,669 | $1,093 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,077 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 | $101 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 | $48 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $374 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 | $123 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $21 | $8 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 | $43 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $74 | $37 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 | $85 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,737 | $23,966 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.44 | $0.71 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 | $6 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 | $87 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 | $4.93 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 | $3.51 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 | $3.80 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.94 | $3.55 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.98 | $1.69 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 | $17 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 | $41 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 | $21 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $295 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 | $56 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 | $4.90 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $459 | $413 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 | $27 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $7 | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 313 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
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