Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Taranto, Italy
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €12 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (€3.57) | €3.44 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.24 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.57 (€2.95) | €3.14 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.31) | €1.90 | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.61) | €6 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (€2.61) | €1.80 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (€1.09) | €1.67 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (€2.10) | €1.03 | + 104% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €4.89 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.64) | €1.82 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.78) | €0.84 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (€2,740) | €604 | + 354% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (€1,772) | €470 | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (€138) | €96 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (€1,952) | €510 | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (€1,323) | €400 | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (€90) | €87 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (€59) | €24 | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (€266) | €412 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€103) | €177 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.25 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€20) | €8 | + 148% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€43) | €88 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €36 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (€76) | €79 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (€99) | €90 | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (€19,410) | €22,563 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (€0.70) | €1.57 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (€60) | €32 | + 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.70) | €9 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €7 | + 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (€87) | €53 | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.17 | + 106% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€2.87) | €2.63 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.05) | €2.70 | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (€3.10) | €2.00 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (€1.27) | €1.74 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€20) | €12 | + 63% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€38) | €23 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€24) | €15 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (€231) | €47 | + 391% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (€77) | €52 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €5.86 | + 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (€4.07) | €1.26 | + 224% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €4.00 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (€325) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (€0.49) | €0.35 | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€45) | €48 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.13 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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