In Oakland, United States, living costs about $3146 per month for one person and $8584 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Oakland are 120% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Oakland is 75% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Oakland is, on average, 43% higher than in Columbus.
Oakland is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for Oakland's high costs is the significant expense of rent and utilities. This factor heavily influences overall living expenses.
Yes, food costs are 75% higher than the European benchmark, making it a notable expense for residents.
Public transport is 111% higher than the European benchmark, which can add to the overall living costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 24.8 $ |
| Dinner | 119 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.76 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.22 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.75 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.66 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.42 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.22 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 128 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 181 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 180 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 272 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 64.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,640 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,807 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,994 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,880 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,086 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,184 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,746 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.1 $ |
| Haircut | 20.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,725 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,655 $ |