Cost of living in San Diego
compared to
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Ukiah,
and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $21.50 |
$12.41
-
$30.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00 |
$10.00
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.64 |
$2.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.21 |
$1.59
-
$4.00
|
San Diego - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.20 |
$2.54
-
$5.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.34 |
$4.41
-
$12.11
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.38 |
$3.50
-
$5.69
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.28 |
$2.99
-
$6.54
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.85 |
$2.99
-
$12.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.44 |
$1.00
-
$4.80
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.77 |
$0.59
-
$1.79
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.77 |
$0.45
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.26 |
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.31 |
$0.60
-
$4.69
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.06 |
$0.90
-
$1.99
|
San Diego - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.15 |
$4.49
-
$6.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $72.00 |
$70.00
-
$75.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $35,376.95 |
$30,000.00
-
$36,753.89
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $19.40 |
$19.40
-
$29.88
|
San Diego - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.11 |
$50.00
-
$99.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,839.47 |
$2,400.00
-
$3,500.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $2,284.17 |
$2,000.00
-
$3,000.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$240.96 |
$152.94
-
$458.82
|
San Diego - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,754.29 |
$1,000.00
-
$2,000.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $21,666.67 |
$18,000.00
-
$25,000.00
|
San Diego - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $8.00 |
$5.00
-
$10.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.41 |
$4.00
-
$7.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.06 |
$6.00
-
$13.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $84.21 |
$35.00
-
$200.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $18.00 |
$15.00
-
$20.00
|
San Diego - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$58.49 |
$35.00
-
$90.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.66 |
$30.00
-
$80.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.33 |
$55.00
-
$139.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $122.86 |
$70.00
-
$175.00
|
San Diego - Cost of clothing
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