Cost of living in Tempe, Arizona, United States

Summary of cost of living in Tempe, Arizona

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,012
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,818
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Tempe, Arizona
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.35
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.72
12 eggs, large $4.60
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $2.67
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $4.63
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.30
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.92
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.13
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $13
2 liters of coca-cola $2.10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.90
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,348
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,724
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $225
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,666
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,140
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $125
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $48
40” flat screen tv $355
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $139
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $16
Hourly rate for cleaning help $38
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $58
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $67
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $93
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $140
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,103
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.10
Monthly ticket public transport $68
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) $6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $23
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $100
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $2.18
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.57
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.88
Tube of toothpaste $1.65
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $21
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $44
2 tickets to the movies $24
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $96
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $83
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.78
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.78
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $532
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.52
1 month of gym membership in business district $48
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 39 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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