Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (£18) | £9 | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (£10) | £5.80 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (£5.86) | £3.56 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (£1.13) | £0.86 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (£3.43) | £2.33 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (£4.72) | £1.58 | + 198% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.93) | £5.77 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (£4.52) | £1.49 | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (£2.91) | £0.72 | + 301% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (£2.05) | £2.19 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£13) | £8 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (£1.91) | £1.79 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (£3.19) | £0.77 | + 313% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (£3,759) | £1,319 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (£2,762) | £939 | + 194% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (£91) | £204 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (£2,235) | £1,030 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (£2,042) | £766 | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (£58) | £149 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (£61) | £21 | + 191% | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (£257) | £340 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (£142) | £75 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£9) | £6 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£17) | £10 | + 59% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (£48) | £68 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (£40) | £35 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (£84) | £64 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (£116) | £50 | + 132% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,175 (£23,156) | £18,006 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (£1.06) | £1.39 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (£92) | £58 | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£15) | £13 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £2.41 | + 151% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (£30) | £9 | + 249% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (£80) | £124 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£7) | £2.56 | + 182% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (£4.81) | £1.28 | + 277% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£5.01) | £2.23 | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (£3.91) | £1.68 | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (£1.79) | £1.14 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (£19) | £10 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (£52) | £22 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (£24) | £16 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (£218) | £78 | + 181% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (£87) | £52 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (£11) | £7 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (£4.71) | £2.85 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (£6) | £3.62 | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (£394) | £324 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (£0.15) | £0.37 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (£93) | £21 | + 351% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 218 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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