How expensive is Tampa compared to the rest of United States?

Tampa ranks #143 out of 558 cities globally. It is 3.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 50.8 and local purchasing power is 149.0.

What is the average rent in Tampa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa city centre costs approximately USD 2,235 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,631 (saving 27%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,993.

Is Tampa affordable to live in?

Tampa is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 FL, United States · #143 of 558 cities · 2026

Lebenshaltungskosten in Tampa

3.2% unter dem United States-Durchschnitt

Platz #143 von 558 Städten · Teurer als 74.4% der Städte weltweit

-3.2%

Lebenshaltungskosten

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+8.4%

Miete

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-5.4%

Lebensmittel

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+6.3%

Kaufkraft

United States-Ranking ansehen →

Vergleich zum United States-Durchschnitt

Mietpreise

Mietpreise in Tampa

Wohnung	Stadtzentrum	Außerhalb des Zentrums	Du sparst
1-Zimmer	USD 2,235/mo	USD 1,631/mo	27%
3-Zimmer	USD 3,993/mo	USD 2,950/mo	27%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Tampa

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.76	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.41	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.27	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$13.52	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$10.92	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.04	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.20	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$1.10	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.49	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.20	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.42	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.50	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.76

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.41

Bread (500g)

$3.27

Local cheese (1kg)

$13.52

Chicken (1kg)

$10.92

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.04

Eggs (12)

$4.20

Milk (1L)

$1.10

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.49

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.20

Water (1.5L)

$2.42

Wine (mid-range)

$15.50

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$7.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	$5.76	2 sources
McMeal	$12.88	2 sources
Cheap meal	$22.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$93.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$7.00

Cappuccino

$5.76

McMeal

$12.88

Cheap meal

$22.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$93.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$126.17	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$53.67	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$96.80	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$34.53	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$126.17

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$53.67

Sport shoes (Nike)

$96.80

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$34.53

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$16.00	2 sources
Gym membership	$37.73	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$16.00

Gym membership

$37.73

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.82	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$65.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.82

Taxi start

$2.50

Monthly pass

$65.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$215.59	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$215.59

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindizes

Lebenshaltungskosten

-3.2% Average

Miete

+8.4% Expensive

Lebensmittel

-5.4% Average

Restaurants

-3.0% Average

Kaufkraft

+6.3% Average

Leben in Tampa: Was dich erwartet

Tampa ist average nach globalen Maßstäben (Platz #143 von 558 Städten). 3.2% günstiger als der United States-Durchschnitt, basierend auf 80 Städten.

Lebensmittel sind average, während Essen gehen average ist. Groceries bietet das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, während Rent am teuersten ist.

Die lokale Kaufkraft ist begrenzt — Einwohner können sich weniger Waren und Dienstleistungen leisten als in den meisten Städten.

Lebenshaltungskosten in Tampa

Mietpreise in Tampa

Prices of Goods & Services in Tampa

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Kostenindizes

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