Cost of Living in San Francisco, California. Updated Prices Apr 2024.

Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States

Summary of cost of living in San Francisco, California

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $8,810
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $6,048
  • San Francisco, California is the 2nd most expensive city in USA (2 out of 32)
  • San Francisco, California is the 2nd most expensive city in N. America (2 out of 38)
  • San Francisco, California is the 4th most expensive city in the World (4 out of 179)
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List of prices in San Francisco, California
Current as of Apr 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $2.09
12 eggs, large $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $13
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.51
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.19
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $5.60
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $3.14
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.39
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $5,594
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $4,316
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $179
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $3,193
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,656
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $103
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $62
40” flat screen tv $254
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $143
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $67
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $65
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $50
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $101
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $144
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $32,526
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.33
Monthly ticket public transport $95
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $14
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $160
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.32
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $8
4 rolls of toilet paper $5.76
Tube of toothpaste $2.92
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $33
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $58
2 tickets to the movies $35
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $288
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 $18
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.62
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $372
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.25
1 month of gym membership in business district $106
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $13
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 327 prices entered by 42 different people.
Latest price update: April 22, 2024

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SF position in our World Ranking

the world
4th
out of 179
n. america
2nd
out of 38
usa
2nd
out of 32

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