Cost of living in Irvine

In Irvine, United States, living costs about $3034 per month for one person and $6971 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Irvine compared to other cities?

Irvine is 112% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Irvine compare to your city?

Irvine is 38% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Irvine is, on average, 18% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Irvine?

Who is Irvine a good fit for?

Irvine is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Irvine so expensive?

The primary reason for Irvine's high cost of living is the significantly elevated rent and utilities. This expense heavily influences overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Irvine?

Yes, food costs are 26% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Irvine?

Public transport is 51% higher than the European benchmark, making it a less affordable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
3034 $
Without Rent
888 $
Rent & Utilities
2146 $
Food
602 $
Transport
113 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
6255 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
308.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 79.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.91 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 8.07 $
Capuccino 5.34 $
Coke, 330ml 2.63 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.17 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.48 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.46 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.98 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.4 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.65 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.7 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.79 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.79 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.5 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.35 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.32 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.99 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.04 $
Cigarette pack 9.53 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.01 $
Monthly Pass 74.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.34 $
Taxi, 8 km 23.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 123 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.07 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.97 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.65 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.18 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 111 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 170 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 60.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,925 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,470 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,175 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 4,147 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 8,178 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 8,062 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 6,255 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 73.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 16.6 $
Haircut 21.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 53.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,798 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 26,352 $

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Panama
Irvine vs Panama City (Panama City is 54% less expensive) Irvine vs Colon (Colon is 61% less expensive) Irvine vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 59% less expensive) Irvine vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 65% less expensive) Irvine vs David (David is 73% less expensive) Irvine vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 69% less expensive) Irvine vs Balboa (Balboa is 59% less expensive) Irvine vs Pacora (Pacora is 59% less expensive) Irvine vs Chitre (Chitre is 64% less expensive) Irvine vs Penonome (Penonome is 64% less expensive)
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Irvine vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 59% less expensive) Irvine vs Cayon (Cayon is 59% less expensive)
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Irvine vs Havana (Havana is 66% less expensive) Irvine vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 53% less expensive) Irvine vs Holguin (Holguin is 58% less expensive) Irvine vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 50% less expensive) Irvine vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 65% less expensive) Irvine vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 62% less expensive) Irvine vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 49% less expensive) Irvine vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 49% less expensive) Irvine vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 64% less expensive) Irvine vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 71% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Irvine vs San Jose (San Jose is 59% less expensive) Irvine vs Limon (Limon is 60% less expensive) Irvine vs Liberia (Liberia is 70% less expensive) Irvine vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 59% less expensive) Irvine vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 58% less expensive) Irvine vs Cartago (Cartago is 68% less expensive) Irvine vs Heredia (Heredia is 59% less expensive) Irvine vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 44% less expensive) Irvine vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 57% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Irvine vs Castries (Castries is 62% less expensive) Irvine vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 61% less expensive)
Jamaica
Irvine vs Kingston (Kingston is 56% less expensive) Irvine vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 74% less expensive) Irvine vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 66% less expensive) Irvine vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 62% less expensive) Irvine vs May Pen (May Pen is 73% less expensive) Irvine vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 68% less expensive) Irvine vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 72% less expensive) Irvine vs Linstead (Linstead is 66% less expensive) Irvine vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 63% less expensive) Irvine vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 62% less expensive)
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Irvine vs St. John's (St. John's is 64% less expensive) Irvine vs All Saints (All Saints is 64% less expensive)
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Irvine vs St. George's (St. George's is 65% less expensive) Irvine vs Grenville (Grenville is 65% less expensive)
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Irvine vs Roseau (Roseau is 67% less expensive) Irvine vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 62% less expensive)
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Irvine vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 68% less expensive) Irvine vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 67% less expensive)
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Irvine vs Belize City (Belize City is 71% less expensive) Irvine vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 64% less expensive) Irvine vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 76% less expensive) Irvine vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 56% less expensive) Irvine vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 48% less expensive)
Guatemala
Irvine vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 67% less expensive) Irvine vs Mixco (Mixco is 79% less expensive) Irvine vs Coban (Coban is 70% less expensive) Irvine vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 74% less expensive) Irvine vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 70% less expensive) Irvine vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 70% less expensive) Irvine vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 71% less expensive) Irvine vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 71% less expensive) Irvine vs Flores (Flores is 72% less expensive) Irvine vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 74% less expensive)
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Irvine vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 73% less expensive) Irvine vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 66% less expensive) Irvine vs Choloma (Choloma is 80% less expensive) Irvine vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 79% less expensive) Irvine vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 71% less expensive) Irvine vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 71% less expensive) Irvine vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 76% less expensive) Irvine vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 76% less expensive) Irvine vs Yoro (Yoro is 76% less expensive) Irvine vs La Lima (La Lima is 71% less expensive)
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Irvine vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 74% less expensive) Irvine vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 66% less expensive) Irvine vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 75% less expensive) Irvine vs Higuey (Higuey is 75% less expensive) Irvine vs La Vega (La Vega is 81% less expensive) Irvine vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 73% less expensive) Irvine vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 76% less expensive) Irvine vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 83% less expensive) Irvine vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 79% less expensive) Irvine vs Bonao (Bonao is 82% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Irvine vs Managua (Managua is 74% less expensive) Irvine vs Leon (Leon is 79% less expensive) Irvine vs Masaya (Masaya is 77% less expensive) Irvine vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 82% less expensive) Irvine vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 79% less expensive) Irvine vs Esteli (Esteli is 80% less expensive) Irvine vs Granada (Granada is 77% less expensive) Irvine vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 85% less expensive) Irvine vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 78% less expensive) Irvine vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 71% less expensive)