Cost of Living in Irvine
Summary of cost of living in Irvine, CA, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,737.6, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,303.1, excluding rent.
- Irvine is 22.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Irvine is, on average, 35.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $25.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $100.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $11.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $8.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $8.85 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.67 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.75 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.17 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $5.22 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.97 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $5.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $5.65 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $9.36 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.75 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.50 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.79 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.88 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.96 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.63 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.46 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.25 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.73 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.17 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $11.71 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $72.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $4.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $36.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.31 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,998.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,665.42 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $214.96 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $71.25 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $70.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $42.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $13.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $12.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,950.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $42,700.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $73.75 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $40.75 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $80.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $157.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,890.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,432.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $4,837.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $4,141.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $765.33 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $750.99 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $6,184.38 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.52 | |
Prices in Irvine, California
This city had 117 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Long Beach, California | 25.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Riverside, California | 37.21 miles |
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