Los Angeles, United States 🇺🇸
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$2,500.00
$3,500.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$400.00
$600.00
$20.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Per day for public transport and rideshares |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$600.00
$50.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$300.00
$40.00
|
Per day for attractions and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$300.00
$600.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| Total |
$3,770.00
$6,350.00
$285.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$2,800.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$450.00
Prices vary based on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$5.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.00
Average price in bars; varies by location.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical price at casual dining restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$10.00
Prices may vary slightly by chain.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.00
Price per kg; varies by season and vendor.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$3.50
Standard price for a loaf of whole wheat bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Price per liter; varies by brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Price per kg; varies by type.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$10.00
Price per kg; varies by quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Price per kg; varies by cut.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Average price for a decent bottle.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.50
Initial fare; additional charges per km.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Standard rate; may vary by service.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$100.00
Covers buses and metro; varies by service.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.00
Price per liter; fluctuates with market.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$60.00
Average cost for a basic plan.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Average price; varies by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$60.00
Average monthly fee; varies by gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rate; varies by facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard price for evening shows.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Average price for mid-range brands.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$40.00
Average price for casual styles.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$80.00
Price for mid-range brands.
per pair