Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in San Diego, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $8,056
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $5,224
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in San Diego, California
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $27
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $15
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.08
12 eggs, large $4.69
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.56
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $9
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.01
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $4.66
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $21
2 liters of coca-cola $3.68
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.03
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $4,946
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $3,304
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $289
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $3,049
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,191
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $204
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $56
40” flat screen tv $370
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $154
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $17
Hourly rate for cleaning help $32
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $55
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $52
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $102
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $137
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $36,505
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.35
Monthly ticket public transport $72
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $27
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $14
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $21
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $130
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $10
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.42
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $13
4 rolls of toilet paper $5.94
Tube of toothpaste $2.98
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $35
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $70
2 tickets to the movies $37
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $287
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $109
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $21
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $477
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.58
1 month of gym membership in business district $89
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $13
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 417 prices entered by 39 different people.
Latest price update: December 03, 2024

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