Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $11 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 | $3.76 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 | $1.12 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.70 | $3.21 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 | $3.99 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $5.88 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 | $3.17 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 | $1.67 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 | $1.82 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 | $2.34 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 | $1.23 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,502 | $1,077 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,210 | $849 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $257 | $196 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,427 | $781 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $791 | $533 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 | $122 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 | $40 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $310 | $322 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 | $90 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $9 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 | $12 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $47 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 | $37 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 | $100 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 | $79 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,356 | $21,332 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 | $0.84 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 | $32 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 | $21 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $5.00 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $12 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 | $78 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $5.68 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 | $3.42 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 | $4.39 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 | $3.46 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 | $2.06 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 | $14 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 | $36 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $22 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $189 | $58 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 | $53 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 | $4.39 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.58 | $5.00 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 | $419 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 | $46 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 132 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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