Cost of living comparison between Philadelphia (United States) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia (United States) is 16% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.07 | $14.51 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.50 | $7.56 | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.70 | $5.30 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.50 | $2.78 | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.61 | $3.50 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.49 | $5.15 | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.44 | $6.55 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.81 | $4.45 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.52 | $4.70 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.63 | $2.65 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15.31 | $17.12 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 | $2.35 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 | $2.94 | 26% |
| Housing | 47% | ||
| Housing in Philadelphia (United States) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,647 | $3,695 | 55% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 | $162 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $48 | $53 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $658 | $779 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $119 | $161 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9.89 | $12.25 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $23 | 27% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Philadelphia (United States) is 20% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $49 | $59 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $33 | $40 | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $75 | $92 | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $84 | $118 | 29% |
| Transportation | 13% | ||
| Transportation in Philadelphia (United States) is 13% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 | $27,674 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1 | $1.06 | 5% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $96 | $107 | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $23 | $16.78 | 35% |
| Personal Care | 29% | ||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia (United States) is 29% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8.86 | $13.24 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.62 | $8.07 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.72 | $4.92 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.85 | $5.78 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 | $4.29 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.82 | $4.28 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | $30 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia (United States) is 14% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 | $51 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $26 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $215 | $301 | 29% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $85 | $115 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10.42 | $13.95 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 | $4.46 | 7% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.78 | $6.19 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $144 | $157 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.64 | $0.34 | 90% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $58 | $98 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $6.51 | $12.37 | 47% |
| TOTAL | 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,181 prices entered by 1,045 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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