Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$21) | C$25 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$12 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (C$4.79) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (C$1.08) | C$2.66 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.29 (C$5.76) | C$4.94 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.14 (C$4.22) | C$5.11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (C$4.17) | C$5.19 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (C$2.20) | C$2.62 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.73 (C$3.66) | C$3.02 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$17 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (C$2.90) | C$2.81 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (C$2.41) | C$2.94 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,651 (C$2,217) | C$2,025 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,165 (C$1,564) | C$1,608 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (C$238) | C$352 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,166 (C$1,566) | C$1,341 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $821 (C$1,102) | C$1,025 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (C$138) | C$179 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$61) | C$84 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $248 (C$333) | C$416 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (C$157) | C$168 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$13 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$35) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$54) | C$72 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (C$47) | C$43 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$115) | C$104 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (C$147) | C$133 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,669 (C$31,776) | C$29,009 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (C$1.51) | C$1.60 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (C$100) | C$101 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$12) | C$23 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (C$125) | C$81 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (C$5.20) | C$5.05 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (C$5.34) | C$5.77 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (C$4.48) | C$4.27 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (C$2.31) | C$2.69 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$28) | C$29 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$54) | C$60 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$29) | C$30 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (C$227) | C$122 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (C$108) | C$100 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | C$12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (C$6) | C$5.19 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.65 (C$8) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (C$530) | C$643 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.09 (C$0.13) | C$0.35 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (C$41) | C$62 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$17 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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