Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $16 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $9 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 | $5.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 | $0.85 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 | $3.11 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 | $5.16 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.20 | $6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 | $4.02 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 | $1.82 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.77 | $3.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $15 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.25 | $2.33 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 | $1.77 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,420 | $2,073 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,664 | $1,614 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $306 | $235 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 | $1,502 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,946 | $910 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 | $135 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 | $56 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $390 | $262 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 | $152 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $13 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 | $20 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 | $51 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $52 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 | $89 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 | $124 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,864 | $21,837 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 | $1.06 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 | $58 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $26 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $16 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $188 | $87 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $5.64 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.13 | $3.16 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.27 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.25 | $3.13 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.64 | $1.86 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 | $17 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 | $51 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 | $27 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $308 | $137 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $118 | $83 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 | $11 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $5.57 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.80 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $483 | $500 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 | $0.50 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 | $38 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $10 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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