Cost of living in Thousand Oaks

In Thousand Oaks, United States, a single person typically needs around $3299 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $6914 monthly.

How expensive is Thousand Oaks compared to other cities?

Thousand Oaks is 131% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Thousand Oaks compare to your city?

Thousand Oaks is 39% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Thousand Oaks is, on average, 8% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Thousand Oaks?

Who is Thousand Oaks a good fit for?

Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks so expensive?

The high cost of living in Thousand Oaks is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly exceed average prices elsewhere.

Is food expensive in Thousand Oaks?

Yes, food costs are 34% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and grocery shopping relatively costly.

Is public transport affordable in Thousand Oaks?

Public transport is 8% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more budget-friendly option for commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
3299 $
Without Rent
879 $
Rent & Utilities
2420 $
Food
638 $
Transport
68 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
6530 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
127.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20 $
Dinner 90.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.68 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.04 $
Capuccino 5.65 $
Coke, 330ml 2.74 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.77 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.51 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.98 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.29 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.72 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.88 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.7 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.33 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.8 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.31 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.47 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 8.94 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.74 $
Monthly Pass 50.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.3 $
Taxi, 8 km 25.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 128 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 7 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.5 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.33 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 98 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 150 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 73.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 2,232 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,500 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,313 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,950 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,785 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,737 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 6,53 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.56%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 95.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14 $
Haircut 20.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,748 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 25,234 $

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Thousand Oaks vs St. John's (St. John's is 67% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs All Saints (All Saints is 67% less expensive)
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Thousand Oaks vs St. George's (St. George's is 68% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Grenville (Grenville is 68% less expensive)
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Thousand Oaks vs Roseau (Roseau is 70% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 66% less expensive)
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Thousand Oaks vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 70% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Mixco (Mixco is 81% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Coban (Coban is 72% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 76% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 73% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 73% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 74% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 74% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Flores (Flores is 74% less expensive) Thousand Oaks vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 76% less expensive)
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