Cost of living
College compared to Santa Clara (United States)
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Overview comparison
CollegeSanta Clara (United States)
Consumer prices in College are roughly 58% higher than in Santa Clara (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | College | Santa Clara (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,176 | 1,010 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,625 | 2,652 |
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| Without rent one person | 936 | 604 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,037 | 2,113 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,481.15 | 506.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,235.87 | 1,012.39 |
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| Food person | 714 | 430 |
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| Food family | 1,285 | 965 |
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| Transport person | 95.71 | 32.41 |
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| Transport family | 216.33 | 106.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.27 years | 66.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | College | Santa Clara (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.67 | 7.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.01 | 37.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.68 | 8.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.98 | 3.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.07 | 4.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.98 | 2.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | College | Santa Clara (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,511.94 | 348.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,461 | 377.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,484.81 | 1,108.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,498.56 | 654.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.8 | 81.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.9 | 97.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.24 | 69.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | College | Santa Clara (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.81 | 10.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,951 | 281 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,020 | 294 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.2 | 0.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 62.18% | 24.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.29 | 7.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | College | Santa Clara (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.8 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 3.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.37 | 11.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.13 | 9.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.04 | 13.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.98 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | College | Santa Clara (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.85 | 17.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.51 | 12.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 112.19 | 51.54 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.27 | 19.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.08 | 108.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85 | 100.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,694.83 | 130.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,505 | 11,312 |
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