Monterey, CA

Overall Score

3.6

Monterey is a city in California, USA. It stands on the shore of Monterey Bay of the Pacific Ocean. It is located 80 kilometers (straight line) south of San Jose, from which Pass Road 17 leads to Monterey through the mountain range, which about halfway — after Santa Cruz — turns into the old Spanish coastal road No. 1, which follows the Pacific coast along the South and North America.

Overall Score

3.6
  • Air quality: 22 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 28,000 people
  • Population density: busy: 12x12m 144m per person
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 43 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Verizon
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings: AirBnb
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best coffee 24/7: Hello Desk
  • Best coffee: Jack in the Box
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best hospital: Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
  • Best short-haul air carrier: American Airlines
  • Best intl air carrier: American Airlines
  • Monthly costs for expat: $3100
  • Monthly costs for family: $6200
  • Monthly costs for local: $1800
  • Meal: $14
  • Small Cola: $1.9
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $4


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