Cost of Living in Los Angeles

Summary of cost of living in Los Angeles, CA, United States:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 $ 16.00-50.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 110.00 $ 75.00-170.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 13.00 $ 12.00-15.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 8.00 $ 6.00-12.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 10.00 $ 8.00-12.50
Cappuccino (regular) 5.64 $ 4.00-8.00
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.87 $ 2.00-4.00
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.30 $ 1.89-3.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 4.52 $ 3.00-7.57
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 4.48 $ 2.00-7.00
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.45 $ 1.00-4.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.85 $ 2.50-7.89
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.23 $ 4.00-15.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.41 $ 4.00-10.00
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 7.83 $ 3.99-10.10
Apples (1 lb) 2.73 $ 1.25-4.00
Banana (1 lb) 1.05 $ 0.59-2.00
Oranges (1 lb) 1.67 $ 0.75-3.00
Tomato (1 lb) 2.26 $ 0.99-4.00
Potato (1 lb) 1.35 $ 0.50-3.00
Onion (1 lb) 1.13 $ 0.50-2.00
Lettuce (1 head) 2.05 $ 1.00-3.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.23 $ 1.30-3.79
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14.99 $ 8.00-25.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.60 $ 1.73-4.29
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.21 $ 1.60-7.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 12.00 $ 9.99-14.00
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.00 $ 1.75-2.80
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 80.00 $ 72.00-100.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.10 $ 3.10-7.00
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.70 $ 2.70-6.00
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 29.19 $ 29.19-60.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.89 $ 4.29-5.95
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 30,000.00 $ 25,000.00-36,753.89
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 27,632.20 $ 25,000.00-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 179.50 $ 100.00-300.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 65.54 $ 30.00-120.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 73.81 $ 50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 51.67 $ 25.00-169.99
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 9.17 $ 0.00-15.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 18.00 $ 15.00-22.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,731.25 $ 1,000.00-2,250.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 28,750.00 $ 20,000.00-40,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 58.33 $ 30.00-84.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 42.72 $ 24.98-60.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 100.73 $ 70.00-130.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 145.26 $ 80.00-195.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 2,447.24 $ 2,000.00-3,050.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 2,092.43 $ 1,750.00-2,700.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 4,732.88 $ 4,000.00-7,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 3,985.62 $ 3,000.00-5,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 689.45 $ 646.99-789.67
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 633.74 $ 550.00-699.99
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,983.17 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.62 6.00-7.60

Prices in Los Angeles, California

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Last update: December 2024
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24 Comments so far
Anonymous on Oct 03, 2024:
aussie don't tell real things what they really feel about
Danya on Jun 23, 2024:
in the US, you still have to pay tax and insurance on your car, and also tax and insurance on your house, and you still have to pay health insurance on yourself, and if you break a bone, or need to have your teeth treated, or get into an accident, you will have to pay a lot of money. why didn't you mention this?
Jennifer Tiley on Jun 11, 2024:
Prices here are not very realistic, in reality it is a lot more expensive.

You can't live decently in California with less than $180,000 a year.

This video explains the situation well : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsRl6MFyHBc
Vishad on Apr 01, 2024:
No data is provided of normal medical treatment like medical treatment of fever.
Nate on Jan 26, 2024:
How is it $95,500—$143,300 USD range for a job in LA? is it reasonable?
Mikan on Jan 20, 2024:
Can a single graduate student lives off $2200 per month (estimated student housing rent is about $1000-$1200)?
LUCAS 2.0 on Jul 06, 2023:
@lucas no that is definitely not enough, try 140k
Lucas on May 21, 2023:
I applied for a job with a $80k salary. If accepted, would this be a reasonable amount to live on? I am a single male from Nebraska, and have no clue how expensive it really is there. Thanks!
Anonymous on Aug 25, 2022:
Send the Ukrainian refugees back to Ukraine let them fry we don't want them.
Anonymous on Jul 26, 2022:
Gavin Newsom is really the worst after his Auntie Polosi & President wannabe Biden. People needs to learn how to vote. Stop listening to politician and write down what's important for you! Morals would be a good start. we are in a recession now! don't listen to the politicians. look for your yourself & your family needs. One thing we don't need is hyper inflation and more tax!

It's time to vote correctly in 2024 maybe sooner since, I don't think that biden is going to be able to hold office any longer.
Yagmur on Jul 07, 2022:
I'm curious about veterinary prices. Does anyone know the care costs and drug prices?
Anonymous on Jun 14, 2022:
Hi Bianca, that is not good money in Los Angeles. You’ll be living like a slave and most likely in a poor minority neighborhood.
Bianca on Apr 29, 2022:
I recently got a job offered for $19 an hour. 40-60 hours a week idk If k should take it.
Anonymous on Mar 22, 2022:
As an Aussie who's been living here recently, I'm glad people in L.A. don't know how BAD it really is here.
I wouldn't want them moving somewhere better :)
Bronwyn on Sep 22, 2021:
Hi

Please can someone tell me what the cost of schooling is? Which curriculum does the US work off?
harry on Aug 16, 2021:
A typical week goes like so, work half the week 9 to 5 schedule in any L. A. Casino, Days off, a matinee movie before noon $5 or $6 then Beach after the movie. (Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach Find/Eat lunches at quality locations, usually will cost $12 per person. Save money by mostly dining in at home for Supper with an occasionally eating out with spouse/friends 4/5 times a month. Many different cultures & cuisines in L.A. from all over the world! Yes, there is homelessness & gang activity but these areas are mostly in tourist/downtown areas. An abundance of activities to engagement from karaoke to dance clubs, to live Theatre, Sports events such as Lakers/Clippers/Dodgers/Kings & Rams games. Countless golf courses & several Casinos. Also many Churches & Temples for Religion. Let's no leave out the famous Home to the Stars, Hollywood! I love Los Angeles, it truly is a great place to live
analogy on Aug 15, 2021:
huh it doesnt include insurance..
and wow the average salary net of tax is 4752?
Anonymous on Jul 15, 2021:
Does a hotel room for 1 person cost more than a one-bed apartment nearby inner city...?
Anonymous on Jul 11, 2021:
People these numbers are way off.I'm 66 and I live here.they are way high.1 bdrm1200-1400. 3 bdrm 2000-2200.all of the food prices are too high.beer who pays 7.00 for a beer? No one.cinema price is close and that's all.take about 30% off these prices and your closer.
Anonymous on Jul 11, 2021:
These prices are ridiculous! I've lived in orange county since 1954.your prices are way too high.I've got a 1 bdrm in the city $1250,eggs are $1.39 dozen.McDonald's mcmeal $5.00 all your prices. Are from outer space.get real or don't print.
Cici on May 14, 2021:
This helped me, but I think you should add a personal expanse generator.
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Anonymous on Dec 19, 2020:
Hey Adex there's plenty of room under interstate overpasses besides we don't want corrupt Nigerians from a very violent country living in LA or anywhere else in Cali.The U S government won't let you in anyway.
Stay in Nigeria beat your metal and play with the black maumbas.
Anonymous on Sep 22, 2020:
hmmm
We pay almost $200 just on water and trash for a 1 bedroom in Los angeles apartment. another $100 or more per month on electricity...