Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in San Francisco, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $7,785
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $5,229
    • 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 Francisco, California
Current as of Sep 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.17
12 eggs, large $4.82
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.15
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.84
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.05
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $2.53
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.74
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $4,885
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $3,520
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $150
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $3,257
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,525
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $80
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $50
40” flat screen tv $362
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $192
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $47
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $63
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $40
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $112
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $187
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $27,925
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.51
Monthly ticket public transport $81
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $20
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $11
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $132
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.28
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $8
4 rolls of toilet paper $5.24
Tube of toothpaste $2.67
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $35
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $80
2 tickets to the movies $32
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $247
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $124
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $18
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.67
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $379
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.27
1 month of gym membership in business district $117
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 320 prices entered by 52 different people.
Latest price update: September 25, 2022

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