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 4,750.3$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,302.5$, excluding rent.
- Irvine is 13.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Irvine is, on average, 8.5% higher than in Seattle.
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) | 1.90 $ | |
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) | 5.50 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.65 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.36 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.60 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.75 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.80 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.96 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.63 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| 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) | 4.62 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.63 $ | |
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) | 1.26 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,500.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,760.70 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 201.12 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 66.67 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 74.25 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 44.17 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.33 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.75 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,841.67 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 40,160.00 $ | |
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) | 77.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 156.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,538.33 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,430.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,380.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,890.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 772.83 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 755.49 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,905.13 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.71 |
Prices in Irvine, California
This city had 336 entries in the past 12 months by 49 different contributors.
Last update: 4 November 2025
Last update: 4 November 2025
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