Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona, United States vs Edmonton, Canada
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$18) | C$21 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (C$4.42) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (C$0.91) | C$2.10 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.87 (C$3.58) | C$3.88 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (C$5.24) | C$4.29 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (C$6) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (C$3.68) | C$4.74 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (C$1.82) | C$3.47 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (C$3.31) | C$3.93 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$21 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (C$2.09) | C$2.42 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.69 (C$2.11) | C$2.09 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,885 (C$2,356) | C$1,445 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,188 (C$1,485) | C$1,317 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (C$237) | C$262 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,270 (C$1,588) | C$1,451 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $926 (C$1,158) | C$1,024 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $152 (C$190) | C$173 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (C$87) | C$51 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (C$336) | C$335 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (C$187) | C$128 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$11 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$23) | C$22 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$55) | C$73 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (C$57) | C$44 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (C$110) | C$119 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (C$153) | C$129 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,935 (C$28,667) | C$28,358 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (C$0.86) | C$0.95 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (C$72) | C$93 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | C$22 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$26) | C$22 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $69 (C$86) | C$75 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (C$4.22) | C$4.46 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.72 (C$5.90) | C$4.97 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (C$3.74) | C$3.09 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (C$2.35) | C$2.75 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$56) | C$53 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$32 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (C$209) | C$112 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$84) | C$102 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$14) | C$11 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (C$7) | C$5.30 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (C$6) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $422 (C$527) | C$542 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (C$0.48) | C$0.50 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (C$40) | C$55 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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