- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Oakland, California
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 388 prices entered by 54 different people.
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $19 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $9 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 | $1.36 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 | $4.77 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.68 | $7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.95 | $7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.21 | $3.92 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 | $2.57 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $14 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.42 | $2.58 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.55 | $4.94 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,067 | $4,511 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,133 | $3,648 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 | $125 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,956 | $2,295 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,369 | $1,951 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 | $80 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 | $54 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 | $375 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 | $101 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | $56 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 | $59 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | $45 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $108 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 | $112 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,393 | $25,999 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 | $1.37 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 | $109 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 | $24 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $9 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 | $165 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 | $4.39 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 | $4.96 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | $2.21 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 | $30 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | $61 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $27 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 | $232 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 | $93 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $15 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.51 | $4.64 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 | $346 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | $0.16 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 | $69 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $11 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 388 prices entered by 54 different people.
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