Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $11 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $3.76 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 | $1.12 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 | $3.21 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 | $3.99 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $5.88 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 | $3.17 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 | $1.67 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.89 | $1.82 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 | $2.34 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.87 | $1.23 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,933 | $1,077 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,036 | $849 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 | $196 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,283 | $781 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,684 | $533 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 | $122 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 | $40 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 | $322 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 | $90 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $9 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | $12 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 | $47 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 | $37 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 | $100 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 | $79 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,072 | $21,332 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 | $0.84 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $97 | $32 | + 200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 | $21 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $5.00 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 | $12 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 | $78 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $5.68 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 | $3.42 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $4.39 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 | $3.46 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | $2.06 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 | $14 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | $36 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $22 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 | $58 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 | $53 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 | $4.39 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.00 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 | $419 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 | $46 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $8 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 241 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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