Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States

Summary of cost of living in Tampa, Florida

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,622
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,380
  • Cost of living in Tampa, Florida is cheaper than in 58% of cities in USA (19 out of 33)
  • Cost of living in Tampa, Florida is cheaper than in 54% of cities in N. America (21 out of 39)
  • Cost of living in Tampa, Florida is more expensive than in 80% of cities in the World (39 out of 189)
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List of prices in Tampa, Florida
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $6
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.10
12 eggs, large $5.92
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.43
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.57
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.36
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.36
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $13
2 liters of coca-cola $2.89
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.17
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,018
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,130
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $190
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,759
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,375
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $95
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $63
40” flat screen tv $395
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $148
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $46
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $45
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $37
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $99
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $121
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $27,539
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.92
Monthly ticket public transport $64
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $17
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $20
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $104
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.65
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.23
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.71
Tube of toothpaste $2.14
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $28
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $43
2 tickets to the movies $26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $306
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $68
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.73
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.00
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $459
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.28
1 month of gym membership in business district $24
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 116 prices entered by 27 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Tampa position in our World Ranking

the world
39th
out of 189
n. america
21st
out of 39
usa
19th
out of 33

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