Cost of living in Lancaster is 25% lower than in San Diego (without rent).
Rent in Lancaster is 48% cheaper than in San Diego.
Cost of living including rent in Lancaster is 41% lower than in San Diego.
Food in Lancaster is 14% cheaper than in San Diego.
Transport in Lancaster is 63% cheaper than in San Diego.
| Lancaster | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lancaster | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.6 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.3 $ | 85.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.36 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.82 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ | 2.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.7 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.15 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.6 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.5 $ | 20.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 92.8 $ | 132 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.57 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.8 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.61 $ | 2.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 184 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 286 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.8 $ | 69.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 938 $ | 1,894 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,607 $ | 3,534 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,161 $ | 2,399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,819 $ | 4,351 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,569 $ | 9,294 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,032 $ | 7,063 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,336 $ | 5,772 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 6.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.5 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 18 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 28 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.1 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ | 56.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,138 $ | 1,752 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,272 $ | 21,468 $ |