Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Tarragona, Spain
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €13 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (€4.66) | €3.45 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.75) | €0.81 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.63 (€3.04) | €2.45 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (€3.27) | €1.86 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (€4.01) | €6 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.54) | €1.79 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (€1.45) | €1.09 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (€5.16) | €0.77 | + 574% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €6 | + 112% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (€2.22) | €1.63 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (€2.32) | €0.94 | + 146% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (€1,634) | €872 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (€1,199) | €569 | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (€126) | €150 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (€1,256) | €576 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (€675) | €395 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (€88) | €100 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (€29) | €34 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | $190 (€159) | €417 | - 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€78) | €143 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €6 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€17) | €12 | + 49% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (€29) | €71 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€37) | €28 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (€63) | €81 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€81) | €96 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (€18,763) | €23,376 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (€0.56) | €1.25 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€75) | €36 | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | €13 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €4.43 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €4.87 | + 224% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (€54) | €60 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.99) | €4.29 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (€2.52) | €2.27 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (€4.94) | €2.86 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (€3.57) | €1.29 | + 177% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (€1.64) | €1.76 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€20) | €13 | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€41) | €29 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€22) | €15 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (€153) | €50 | + 207% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€70) | €47 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (€4.55) | €1.97 | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.41) | €5.01 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (€260) | €421 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (€0.09) | €0.18 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€31) | €46 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €4.92 | + 66% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,398 ($4,062) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Tarragona.
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