Cost of Living in
San Francisco
Comprehensive urban intelligence for San Francisco, United States. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
174Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
60.53
Healthcare System
64.88
Purchasing Power
176
Climate & Air
51
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$10,884.11
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$1,011.16
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$956.59
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$10,296.74
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$4,784.00
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$3,524.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$2,688.94
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$5,838.75
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$22.86
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$214.89
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$214.89
General
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$42,000.00
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$2,966.26
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$108.75
Men's Leather Business Shoes$127.95
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$49.55
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$77.83
Potatoes (1 kg)$3.45
Local Cheese (1 lb)$10.82
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$12.00
Bananas (1 kg)$2.75
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.56
Bananas (1 lb)$1.25
Oranges (1 kg)$4.79
Tomatoes (1 lb)$3.48
Onions (1 kg)$4.18
Lettuce (1 Head)$3.25
Onions (1 lb)$1.90
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$17.00
Local Cheese (1 kg)$23.86
Tomatoes (1 kg)$7.67
Oranges (1 lb)$2.17
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$3.25
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$3.25
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$7,314.17
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$6.51
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$25,897.85
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$36,998.00
Markets
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$23.11
Apples (1 kg)$6.81
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.66
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$7.74
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$5.47
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$10.48
Eggs (12, Large Size)$6.70
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$6.03
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$17.07
White Rice (1 lb)$2.80
White Rice (1 kg)$6.18
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)$3.00
Apples (1 lb)$3.09
Bottled Water (12 oz)$2.97
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$2.97
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$90.00
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$3.73
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$3.73
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$3.09
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$3.09
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$5.78
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$8.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$140.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$8.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$15.00
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$26.50
Sports And Leisure
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$18.00
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$131.59
Transportation
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$2.03
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$39.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$3.27
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$4.15
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.36
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$3.00
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$73.59
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$68.32