Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 | $13 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 | $8 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.35 | $5.28 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.92 | $1.05 | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.82 | $3.36 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.19 | $3.94 | 6% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 | $4.90 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.06 | $3.51 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.47 | $1.77 | 17% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.61 | $3.63 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $11 | $14 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.19 | $2.07 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.57 | $1.64 | 57% |
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,325 | $1,563 | 113% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,093 | $1,117 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $185 | $242 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,340 | $1,154 | 103% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,633 | $796 | 105% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $112 | $136 | 18% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $62 | $49 | 27% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $321 | $302 | 6% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $134 | $117 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 | $14 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $25 | $17 | 46% |
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $54 | $40 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 | $55 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $90 | $88 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $137 | $98 | 40% |
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,457 | $23,752 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.85 | $0.59 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $73 | $37 | 98% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $16 | $15 | 4% |
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 | $8 | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $15 | $29 | 48% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $99 | $118 | 16% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 | $5.68 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.20 | $3.45 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $7 | $4.82 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.08 | $3.68 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.57 | $1.79 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $24 | $18 | 33% |
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $43 | $40 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $28 | $26 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $279 | $80 | 247% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $89 | $69 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $15 | $9 | 69% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.06 | $4.78 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $9 | $4.44 | 99% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $421 | $428 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.69 | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $52 | $34 | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 | $6 | 56% |
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For example, you would need at least $6,435 in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,700 in Tallahassee, Florida.