Cost of Living in Los Angeles
Country: United States · Currency: USD
Overall
84.3
Rent
72.0
Groceries
89.2
Dining out
86.1
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,015 | 7 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,094 | 42 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,390 | 10 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,727 | 42 data points |
Average prices in Los Angeles
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,015 | 7 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,094 | 42 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,390 | 10 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,727 | 42 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.22 | 58 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $4.23 | 45 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $5.36 | 54 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $4.45 | 32 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $12.9 | 24 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $13.9 | 50 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $19.4 | 56 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.63 | 17 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $2.08 | 8 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.73 | 12 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.89 | 13 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | 19 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.62 | 32 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.64 | 55 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.4 | 8 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $15.1 | 57 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.52 | 11 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $123 | 6 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.66 | 42 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.93 | 53 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.95 | 8 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $24,629 | 14 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.4 | 51 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $120 | 40 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.6 | 35 data points |
| Cappuccino | $5.3 | 19 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.52 | 26 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $7.79 | 57 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $8.45 | 42 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.83 | 50 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $53.8 | 32 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.1 | 58 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.32 | 60 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $15 | 29 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $181 | 16 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.24 | 46 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.85 | 39 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.31 | 41 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $22.7 | 60 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $88.5 | 37 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $16.8 | 54 data points |
| Men's haircut | $30.7 | 32 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $27.9 | 8 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,276 | 48 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15