Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $15 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $9 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 | $4.36 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 | $0.89 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 | $2.96 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 | $4.35 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $5.82 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 | $2.66 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.71 | $1.35 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 | $5.26 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $15 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 | $1.94 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 | $2.39 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,695 | $1,593 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,193 | $1,145 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $315 | $205 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,774 | $1,100 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,491 | $882 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 | $159 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 | $43 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 | $272 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 | $141 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $44 | $31 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 | $56 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 | $62 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 | $107 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 | $138 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,058 | $28,634 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 | $0.72 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 | $55 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $26 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 | $9 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 | $22 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 | $143 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 | $3.22 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 | $3.86 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 | $3.03 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 | $1.79 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | $19 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 | $52 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $20 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 | $142 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 | $73 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $10 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $4.38 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $562 | $443 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 | $44 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 659 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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