Cost of living in Sunnyvale

In Sunnyvale, United States, living costs about $3305 per month for one person and $7554 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Sunnyvale compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Sunnyvale is 131% more expensive overall.

How does Sunnyvale compare to your city?

Sunnyvale is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Sunnyvale is, on average, 5% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Sunnyvale?

Who is Sunnyvale a good fit for?

Sunnyvale tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Sunnyvale so expensive?

The primary driver of Sunnyvale's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly exceed average costs in many other areas.

Is food expensive in Sunnyvale?

Yes, food costs are 28% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Sunnyvale?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 21% lower than the European benchmark, which can help mitigate some living costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
3305 $
Without Rent
824 $
Rent & Utilities
2481 $
Food
608 $
Transport
59 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
6550 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
156.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20 $
Dinner 69.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.98 $
Capuccino 5.65 $
Coke, 330ml 2.58 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.44 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.85 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.4 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.34 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.05 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.89 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.11 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.26 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.27 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.44 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.46 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.75 $
Cigarette pack 8.53 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.97 $
Monthly Pass 30 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.27 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 85.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.69 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.06 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.59 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.77 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 99 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 153 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 2,235 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,971 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,708 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 4,740 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 8,749 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 8,82 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 6,55 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.48%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 49.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 17.1 $
Haircut 22.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 98 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 62 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 2,721 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 31,082 $

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Sunnyvale vs San Jose (San Jose is 63% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Limon (Limon is 64% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Liberia (Liberia is 73% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 63% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 61% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Cartago (Cartago is 71% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Heredia (Heredia is 62% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 49% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 60% less expensive)
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Sunnyvale vs Castries (Castries is 65% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 64% less expensive)
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Sunnyvale vs Kingston (Kingston is 60% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 76% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 69% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 65% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs May Pen (May Pen is 75% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 70% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 74% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Linstead (Linstead is 68% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 66% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 65% less expensive)
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Sunnyvale vs St. George's (St. George's is 68% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Grenville (Grenville is 68% less expensive)
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Sunnyvale vs Roseau (Roseau is 70% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 66% less expensive)
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Sunnyvale vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 70% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 70% less expensive)
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Sunnyvale vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 70% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Mixco (Mixco is 81% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Coban (Coban is 72% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 76% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 73% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 73% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 74% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 74% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Flores (Flores is 74% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 76% less expensive)
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Sunnyvale vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 76% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 68% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 77% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Higuey (Higuey is 77% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs La Vega (La Vega is 83% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 75% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 78% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 84% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 81% less expensive) Sunnyvale vs Bonao (Bonao is 84% less expensive)
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