San Diego
USA
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
San Diego is California's second-largest city, known for its temperate climate, beautiful beaches, and diverse economy including biotechnology, defense, tourism, and agriculture. It's one of the most expensive cities to live in the United States.
Average cost of living€4,055.00
Quality of Life82/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,850.00
1-bed flat (outside)€2,300.00
3-bed flat (center)€5,200.00
3-bed flat (outside)€4,100.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,500.00
sqm outside center€6,200.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€75.00
Mobile plan€60.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.50
Monthly pass€72.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.32
Leisure
Cinema ticket€16.00
Fitness club€85.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,800.00
Intl. primary (year)€12,000.00
Demographics
Population 1,400,000
Metropolitan area population 3,300,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent year-round weather
- ✓ Beautiful beaches and outdoor activities
- ✓ Strong biotech and tech sector
- ✓ Proximity to Mexico and cultural diversity
- ✓ Improving public transportation system
Disadvantages
- × Very high cost of living, especially housing
- × Heavy traffic during peak hours
- × Lack of affordable housing
- × High California taxes
- × Intense job competition