Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Tampere, Finland
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (€4.58) | €5.48 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.74) | €1.01 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (€2.98) | €2.30 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (€3.22) | €2.92 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (€3.94) | €5.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.50) | €2.19 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (€1.43) | €1.01 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (€5.07) | €2.13 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (€2.18) | €2.78 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (€2.28) | €1.49 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (€1,607) | €1,464 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (€1,179) | €961 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (€124) | €94 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (€1,235) | €810 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (€663) | €606 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (€87) | €64 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (€28) | €18 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $190 (€156) | €438 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€77) | €85 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€17) | €30 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (€28) | €76 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€37) | €30 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (€62) | €81 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€79) | €111 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (€18,445) | €29,200 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (€0.55) | €1.47 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€74) | €49 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | €22 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €5.50 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (€53) | €73 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.89) | €4.74 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (€2.48) | €3.04 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (€4.86) | €3.19 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (€3.51) | €1.60 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (€1.61) | €2.19 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€20) | €24 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€41) | €43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€22) | €25 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (€151) | €79 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€68) | €77 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (€4.47) | €4.04 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.32) | €5.35 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (€255) | €448 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (€0.09) | €0.07 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€31) | €53 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,530 ($5,509) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,300 in Tampere.
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