Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (€23) | €22 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (€12) | €8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (€7) | €4.00 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (€1.48) | €0.87 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (€7) | €2.15 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (€7) | €2.30 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (€12) | €6 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.59 (€3.29) | €1.08 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (€2.89) | €1.08 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€17) | €5.43 | + 219% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.59 (€3.29) | €1.72 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.81 (€4.41) | €0.92 | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 314% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,938 (€4,521) | €800 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,558 (€4,173) | €633 | + 559% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (€134) | €94 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,394 (€3,108) | €591 | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,863 (€2,621) | €563 | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $177 (€162) | €90 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (€57) | €29 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€248) | €321 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (€133) | €107 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€11) | €6.00 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (€35) | €11 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (€58) | €51 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€39) | €16 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (€99) | €61 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $161 (€147) | €70 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,606 (€27,105) | €24,423 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.36 (€1.25) | €1.47 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (€84) | €27 | + 205% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (€20) | €10 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $232 (€212) | €42 | + 407% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (€12) | €3.50 | + 245% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.09 (€4.66) | €2.20 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (€8) | €4.00 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.91 (€5.41) | €1.74 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (€2.68) | €1.50 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (€30) | €12 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (€61) | €38 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (€32) | €12 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $383 (€351) | €30 | + 1069% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (€119) | €30 | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (€16) | €8 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.80 (€5.31) | €2.00 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€8) | €3.89 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (€345) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (€0.25) | €0.24 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $94 (€86) | €34 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (€13) | €5.20 | + 148% | |
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TOTAL | + 146% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 245 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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