Santa Barbara, United States 🇺🇸
#1275
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Nomad Score:
63%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$2,200.00
$3,500.00
$180.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$80.00
$120.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$350.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for snacks and occasional groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$250.00
$20.00
|
Daily average including public transit and occasional rideshare |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$900.00
$50.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$200.00
$30.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and tours |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$350.00
$600.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for visa renewals or legal services |
| Total |
$3,490.00
$6,490.00
$305.00
|
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)
$2,300.00
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 prices in local bars; prices may be lower in supermarkets.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Casual dining spots; prices can be higher near tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.50
Standard fast food chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal