Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (€22) | €15 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (€6) | €3.76 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (€1.08) | €1.15 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.23 (€4.84) | €3.59 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (€3.56) | €2.96 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.82 (€4.46) | €2.69 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (€1.87) | €1.57 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.27 (€4.87) | €1.17 | + 315% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€16) | €7 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.01 (€2.78) | €2.73 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.56 (€1.44) | €0.90 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,599 (€3,329) | €1,791 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,634 (€2,436) | €1,450 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (€165) | €173 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,492 (€2,305) | €1,268 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,869 (€1,728) | €984 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (€113) | €111 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (€54) | €33 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (€262) | €479 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€110) | €164 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (€23) | €15 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (€56) | €92 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€43) | €44 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (€100) | €105 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (€128) | €139 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,730 (€23,797) | €28,154 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.48 (€1.37) | €1.86 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $118 (€109) | €95 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€15) | €24 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €3.49 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €12 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (€112) | €41 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €3.53 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (€5.55) | €3.08 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €4.09 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (€4.38) | €1.39 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (€1.97) | €2.04 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (€35) | €23 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (€55) | €57 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (€30) | €23 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (€133) | €83 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $116 (€108) | €71 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (€16) | €9 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 (€5.28) | €3.18 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€8) | €5.80 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $527 (€487) | €453 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (€0.52) | €0.16 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (€72) | €32 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 715 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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