Cost of living in San Mateo
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $24.00 |
$12.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00 |
$10.00
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.75 |
$2.00
-
$5.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.17 |
$1.99
-
$3.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.59 |
$3.99
-
$6.06
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $8.82 |
$6.60
-
$20.94
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.42 |
$2.70
-
$8.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.50 |
$3.00
-
$7.99
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $7.75 |
$4.00
-
$12.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.83 |
$1.40
-
$5.99
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.93 |
$0.93
-
$2.75
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $3.56 |
$1.50
-
$5.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.46 |
$1.40
-
$4.25
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $2.29 |
$1.00
-
$4.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.66 |
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.77 |
$4.46
-
$6.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $65.60 |
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $23,536.00 |
$22,500.00
-
$36,753.89
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $22.70 |
$22.70
-
$34.83
|
San Mateo - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00 |
$45.00
-
$84.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,525.00 |
$2,400.00
-
$2,650.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $2,800.00 |
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-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$197.74 |
$137.88
-
$240.50
|
San Mateo - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $2,738.89 |
$2,400.00
-
$3,200.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $37,770.00 |
$37,770.00
-
$37,770.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $7.00 |
$2.50
-
$9.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.00 |
$3.00
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.00 |
$10.00
-
$13.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $160.00 |
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-
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|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.00 |
$12.00
-
$25.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.33 |
$50.00
-
$89.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.00 |
$25.00
-
$70.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.00 |
$59.00
-
$165.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $125.00 |
$89.00
-
$225.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of clothing
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