Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 19% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $22 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $15 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.53 | $8 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.28 | $1.71 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.61 | $5.03 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 | $2.62 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.96 | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $25 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.98 | $3.11 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.28 | $4.53 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,490 | $5,313 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,746 | $4,018 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $335 | $316 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,072 | $4,371 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,449 | $2,618 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 | $224 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 | $72 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 | $446 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 | $173 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $16 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | $35 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 | $84 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 | $67 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 | $138 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 | $289 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 48% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,744 | $57,529 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 | $1.08 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 | $192 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 | $39 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 57% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $22 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $55 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 | $183 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $18 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 | $10 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.97 | $17 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 | $8 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 | $1.97 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 | $45 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 70% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 | $102 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $52 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $250 | $575 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 | $183 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $23 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 | $8 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $14 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $302 | $1,189 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | $1.74 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 | $325 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 | $21 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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