San Francisco, United States 🇺🇸
#45
,
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$3,200.00
$4,500.00
$180.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (Airbnb, serviced apartments) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Prepaid SIM and portable Wi-Fi rental |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$400.00
$700.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$200.00
$12.00
|
Public transit day passes or occasional rideshare |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$900.00
$50.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$250.00
$20.00
|
Museums, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$450.00
$700.00
$0.00
|
Usually travel insurance purchased separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average of visa/legal service fees for expats |
| Total |
$4,600.00
$7,700.00
$287.00
|
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)
$3,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Craft beer at bars; prices can be lower at happy hours.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Casual dining; ethnic neighborhoods may offer cheaper options.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$10.50
Standard fast food chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal