Cost of living in Phoenix is 7% higher than in Edmonton (without rent).
Rent in Phoenix is 55% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Cost of living including rent in Phoenix is 33% higher than in Edmonton.
Food in Phoenix is 8% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Transport in Phoenix is 12% cheaper than in Edmonton.
| Phoenix | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Phoenix | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.5 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.8 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.4 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.26 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.77 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.71 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.26 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.88 $ | 12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.2 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.9 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.41 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.8 $ | 75 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.9 $ | 20.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 132 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.32 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.9 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.48 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 1.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
163 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
249 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.2 $ | 56.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,190 $ | 726 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,985 $ | 1,272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,440 $ | 929 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,431 $ | 1,576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,520 $ | 2,798 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,938 $ | 2,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,699 $ | 3,052 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 6.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.4 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Haircut | 19.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.9 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.6 $ | 50.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,116 $ | 745 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,377 $ | 8,270 $ |