Cost of living
Shaler compared to San Mateo County
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Overview comparison
ShalerSan Mateo County
Consumer prices in San Mateo County are roughly 19% higher than in Shaler.
Cost of living
| Item | Shaler | San Mateo County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,936 | 2,870 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,838 | 5,639 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,019 | 942 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,079 | 2,488 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,541.03 | 2,109.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,170.72 | 3,283.64 |
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| Food person | 618 | 649 |
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| Food family | 1,882 | 1,626 |
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| Transport person | 98.85 | 128.32 |
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| Transport family | 297.44 | 378.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 90.11 years | 73.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shaler | San Mateo County |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.82 | 16.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67 | 55.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.25 | 12.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.6 | 6.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.07 | 4.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.73 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shaler | San Mateo County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,706.8 | 1,823.35 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,203.15 | 1,569.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,426.11 | 3,185.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,156.7 | 2,603.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.51 | 66.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 176.4 | 117.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.64 | 69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shaler | San Mateo County |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.91 | 5.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,078 | 7,931 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,619 | 8,240 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.35 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.09% | 60.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.2 | 18.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shaler | San Mateo County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.74 | 2.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.2 | 3.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.93 | 14.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.69 | 15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.44 | 15.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Shaler | San Mateo County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 61.79 | 47.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.87 | 16.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 121.4 | 86.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.7 | 18.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.73 | 52.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.49 | 77.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,497.38 | 1,381.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,446 | 19,581 |
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