Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Santa Cruz, California (United States)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Maui (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Maui | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $27 | $15 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $11 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $5.33 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.32 | $0.96 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 | $4.39 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 | $6.00 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 | $15 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $4.03 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.71 | $2.14 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 | $3.67 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $16 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.81 | $2.20 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.69 | $2.69 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Maui (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Maui | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,520 | $3,032 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,993 | $2,709 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $310 | $193 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,059 | $2,255 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,090 | $2,066 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $199 | $124 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 | $44 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $349 | $252 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $131 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $15 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $46 | $32 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Maui (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Maui | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $74 | $58 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $64 | $45 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 | $81 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 | $139 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Maui (United States) is about the same as in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Maui | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,012 | $25,456 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.41 | $1.13 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 | $67 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $38 | $21 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Maui | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 | $7 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 | $15 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $158 | $241 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $8 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.70 | $3.74 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $5.86 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | $3.30 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 | $2.18 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $45 | $27 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Maui | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 | $69 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $25 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 | $99 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $453 | $375 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 | $0.19 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $117 | $62 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 | $8 | + 95% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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