I know it's expensive in San Francisco, but does that include things like Starbucks coffee and Subway subs?

Question

I know real estate is expensive, but what else would throw many people off guard?

Answer 1

Gasoline is a lot more expensive.

Food can be expensive, but outside of downtown/touristy areas, you can find cheap, good food. For instance, near my grandma's house in Ingleside a cheap sushi place just opened up and it is great.

Answer 2

Housing is expensive. Everything is standard.

But then that is a California "standard", like San Francisco is roughly the same price as San Diego. However, California as a whole is more expensive than other states.

Starbucks would cost you about $5 for a mixed drink (Latte, Frappuccino, Caramal Macchiatto, etc) and Subway is about $4 for a 6 inch sub. Pretty standard.

Answer 3

Starbucks is the same price as everywhere else, it's expensive, regardless of where it is. Subway subs are good value, I am not aware they cost more in SF than anywhere else. Tourism can be expensive, but I guess that is the nature of tourism.

Answer 4

parking, parking tickets, bridge toll, starbucks is normal- its actually more expensive in hawaii and new york than here. clothes are expensive because there are many nice shops but you can find cheap things too. going out to eat at a sit down restaurant is expensive but there are great restaurants that are worth it. gas is expensive.

Answer 5

There probably is an increase in price on consumer products and food . If the average population can afford something at a price then the company will charge it.

Answer 6

Taxes (property, income, sales), Gasoline, Energy (heat, gas, electric, etc.)

Answer 7

Well, even if they're not, I'm sure the extra sales tax makes it seem that way.

Answer 8

YES