Yeah, while the rent in San Fransisco may be outrageous, and other prices may be expensive compared to the rest of the US it is still pretty cheap compared to some other parts of the world.

Overall, the prices in the US for many commodities and services are ridiculously cheap compared to many European countries for example. And don't get me started on the gas prices...

You can't get a coffee and a toast in a cafe for $6 in my home town (in Europe). You'll be paying $8 to $10 at least.

Saw so many full breakfast specials advertised in London for $5-7. In Australia, the big breakfast without a drink is often $18-22. A juice or milkshake would be $6-8. I'd dream of $4 toast!

Agreed!

In Stockholm you can pay $6 for a cup of coffee alone. Ok maybe not cup of black coffee but $6 for a cup of cappuccino is no problem.

French Riviera, the price would be similar or slightly higher. No SF-like big tech industry, but lots of rich Frenchmen and Russians, and tourists from all the world, who pump the prices up.