Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Taranto, Italy
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €12 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (€4.62) | €3.44 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.75) | €1.24 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (€3.01) | €3.14 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (€3.24) | €1.90 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (€3.97) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.51) | €1.80 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (€1.44) | €1.67 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (€5.11) | €1.03 | + 395% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €4.89 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (€2.20) | €1.82 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (€2.30) | €0.84 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (€1,618) | €604 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (€1,188) | €470 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (€125) | €96 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (€1,244) | €510 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (€668) | €400 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (€87) | €87 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (€29) | €24 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $190 (€157) | €412 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€77) | €177 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.25 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€17) | €8 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (€28) | €88 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€37) | €36 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (€62) | €79 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€80) | €90 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (€18,579) | €22,563 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (€0.56) | €1.57 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€74) | €32 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €7 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (€54) | €53 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.93) | €3.17 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (€2.50) | €2.63 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (€4.89) | €2.70 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (€3.54) | €2.00 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (€1.62) | €1.74 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€20) | €12 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€41) | €23 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€22) | €15 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (€152) | €47 | + 223% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€69) | €52 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €5.86 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (€4.50) | €1.26 | + 258% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.36) | €4.00 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (€257) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (€0.09) | €0.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€31) | €48 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €5.13 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €2,348 ($2,835) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Taranto.
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