Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Summary of cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,167
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,887
  • 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Current as of Apr 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 $4.25
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.08
12 eggs, large $4.11
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.45
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.57
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.49
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.60
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $2.38
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.26
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,524
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,634
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $241
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,914
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,163
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $101
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $65
40” flat screen tv $294
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $133
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $18
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $48
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $34
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $88
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $103
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $28,372
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.98
Monthly ticket public transport $97
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $24
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $20
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $90
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.68
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.75
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.22
Tube of toothpaste $1.95
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $27
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $48
2 tickets to the movies $27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $193
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $84
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.59
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.61
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $429
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.10
1 month of gym membership in business district $72
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $10
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 125 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: April 17, 2025

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