Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Summary of cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,379
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,176
  • Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than in 62% of cities in USA (13 out of 21)
  • Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than in 56% of cities in N. America (14 out of 25)
  • Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than in 83% of cities in the World (27 out of 150)
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List of prices in Phoenix, Arizona
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $14
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.90
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.86
12 eggs, large $5.39
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $2.98
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.71
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.20
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.72
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.77
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $18
2 liters of coca-cola $2.57
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.09
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,807
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,893
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $208
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,058
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,510
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $133
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $51
40” flat screen tv $284
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $118
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $25
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $52
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $42
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $106
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $164
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,957
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.02
Monthly ticket public transport $67
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $16
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.48
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $28
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $133
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.64
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.95
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.52
Tube of toothpaste $2.09
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $53
2 tickets to the movies $26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $365
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $89
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $7
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.97
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $401
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.30
1 month of gym membership in business district $37
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 387 prices entered by 38 different people.
Latest price update: February 06, 2025

Phoenix position in our World Ranking

the world
27th
out of 150
n. america
14th
out of 25
usa
13th
out of 21

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