Cost of Living in West Fargo vs San Jose

Cost of living in West Fargo is 19% higher than in San Jose (without rent).

Rent in West Fargo is 75% more expensive than in San Jose.

Cost of living including rent in West Fargo is 44% higher than in San Jose.

Food in West Fargo is 26% more expensive than in San Jose.

Transport in West Fargo is 29% cheaper than in San Jose.

West Fargo vs. San Jose Comparision

West Fargo San Jose
Cost of Living, including rent
1,782 $
1,239 $
Without Rent
812 $
684 $
Rent & Utilities
970 $
555 $
Food
605 $
479 $
Transport
54 $
75 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3,941 $
923 $
Quality of Life
62
65
Population
38.6K
342.0K

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West Fargo San Jose

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
13.2 $ 10.6 $
Dinner, for 2 53.9 $ 49.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.92 $ 9.49 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.46 $ 3.03 $
Capuccino 4.92 $ 4.75 $
Coke, 330ml 2.59 $ 1.91 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.19 $ 1.93 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.36 $ 2.27 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.24 $ 1.93 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.72 $ 3.34 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.8 $ 10.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $ 9.11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $ 14 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.61 $ 3.89 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.29 $ 1.37 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.65 $ 3.47 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.69 $ 2.6 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.44 $ 2.6 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.63 $ 1.68 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.87 $ 3.05 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.8 $ 16.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.26 $ 2.28 $
Cigarette pack 8.76 $ 4.96 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 1.67 $ 0.94 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 68 $ 40.8 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 0.84 $ 1.41 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.8 $ 15.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 114 $ 66.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.1 $ 8.1 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 3.93 $ 6.99 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.74 $ 2.75 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.42 $ 3.91 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
110 $ 47.5 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
170 $ 73.6 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
64 $ 44.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 752 $ 417 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,467 $ 842 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 972 $ 645 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,193 $ 1,229 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,006 $ 1,929 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,909 $ 1,540 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,941 $ 923 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.59 % 11.24 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 52.9 $ 55.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.4 $ 8.01 $
Haircut 18.4 $ 12.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 89.2 $ 119 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.8 $ 70.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,242 $ 501 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,871 $ 12,846 $