Cost of living
San Mateo County compared to Cheltenham
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Overview comparison
San Mateo CountyCheltenham
Consumer prices in San Mateo County are roughly 9% higher than in Cheltenham.
Cost of living
| Item | San Mateo County | Cheltenham |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,870 | 2,518 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,639 | 5,010 |
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| Without rent one person | 942 | 884 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,488 | 2,618 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,109.83 | 1,621.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,283.64 | 2,733.85 |
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| Food person | 649 | 702 |
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| Food family | 1,626 | 1,717 |
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| Transport person | 128.32 | 101.74 |
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| Transport family | 378.74 | 233.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.73 years | 80.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Mateo County | Cheltenham |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.41 | 16.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 55.94 | 68.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.83 | 11.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.35 | 6.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.48 | 4.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.59 | 2.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Mateo County | Cheltenham |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,823.35 | 1,881.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,569.06 | 1,479.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,185.84 | 3,011.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,603.69 | 2,273.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.79 | 134.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.77 | 187.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69 | 66.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Mateo County | Cheltenham |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.71 | 7.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,931 | 5,220 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,240 | 3,168 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 1.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.8% | 83.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.39 | 15.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Mateo County | Cheltenham |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.8 | 3.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.33 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.57 | 12.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15 | 13.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.78 | 15.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 | 2.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.7 |
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Other
| Item | San Mateo County | Cheltenham |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.18 | 52.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.25 | 14.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.17 | 114.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.57 | 20.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.09 | 56.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.95 | 104.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,381.45 | 1,716.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,581 | 24,011 |
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