Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $13 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $7 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $3.94 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 | $0.78 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 | $2.22 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $3.77 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 | $2.86 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 | $1.57 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 | $3.31 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 | $1.47 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 | $1.91 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,758 | $1,359 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,194 | $978 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 | $193 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,293 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,788 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $172 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $8 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 | $43 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 | $85 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,665 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 | $0.74 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $6 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 | $87 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $4.93 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 | $3.51 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $3.80 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 | $3.55 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 | $1.83 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | $17 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 | $36 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $21 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $261 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | $49 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.36 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $4.93 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 | $27 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $5.76 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 276 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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