Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Summary of cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,841
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,225
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.75
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.16
12 eggs, large $5.47
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.56
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.96
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.10
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $4.17
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $19
2 liters of coca-cola $3.74
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.36
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,844
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,819
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $403
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,765
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,399
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $161
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $44
40” flat screen tv $255
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $139
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $45
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $41
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $127
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $150
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $27,332
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.89
Monthly ticket public transport $100
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $27
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $20
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $85
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $10
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.03
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $7
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.02
Tube of toothpaste $2.35
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $36
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $72
2 tickets to the movies $31
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $323
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $157
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.31
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $6
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $311
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.19
1 month of gym membership in business district $71
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $13
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 275 prices entered by 27 different people.
Latest price update: May 22, 2025

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