In Phoenix, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5226 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2369 monthly.
Phoenix is 66% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Phoenix is 38% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Phoenix is, on average, 44% lower than in New York City.
Phoenix is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The cost of living in Phoenix is primarily driven by high rent and utility prices, making it challenging for many to afford housing.
Yes, food costs are 24% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
No, public transport is 94% higher than the European benchmark, adding to the cost of living in the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 18.5 $ |
| Dinner | 70.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.71 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.79 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.9 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.41 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 53.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 132 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.32 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 163 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 249 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 74.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,985 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,431 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,52 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,938 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,699 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 19.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,116 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,377 $ |