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

Phoenix ranks #79 out of 558 cities globally. It is 1.3% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 40.9 and local purchasing power is 130.8.

What is the average rent in Phoenix?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Phoenix city centre costs approximately USD 1,789 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,434 (saving 20%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,059.

Is Phoenix affordable to live in?

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

🇺🇸 AZ, United States · #79 of 558 cities · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Phoenix

Proche de la moyenne de United States

Classée #79 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 85.8% des villes dans le monde

+1.3%

Coût de la Vie

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-1.5%

Loyer

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-0.5%

Épicerie

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-11.9%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Par rapport à la moyenne de United States

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à Phoenix

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 1,789/mo	USD 1,434/mo	20%
3 Chambres	USD 3,059/mo	USD 2,242/mo	20%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Phoenix

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.25	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.38	1 source
Bread (500g)	$4.28	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$14.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$13.58	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$10.69	1 source
Eggs (12)	$5.14	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.89	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$3.52	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$6.50	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.37	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.50	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$5.25

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.38

Bread (500g)

$4.28

Local cheese (1kg)

$14.00

Chicken (1kg)

$13.58

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$10.69

Eggs (12)

$5.14

Milk (1L)

$0.89

Potatoes (1kg)

$3.52

Tomatoes (1kg)

$6.50

Water (1.5L)

$2.37

Wine (mid-range)

$15.50

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$6.50	1 source
McMeal	$12.49	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$90.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cappuccino

$6.50

McMeal

$12.49

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$90.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$124.62	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$59.25	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$97.62	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$47.72	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$124.62

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$59.25

Sport shoes (Nike)

$97.62

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$47.72

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$13.50	1 source
Gym membership	$46.84	1 source

Cinema ticket

$13.50

Gym membership

$46.84

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.92	1 source
Taxi start	$2.75	1 source
Monthly pass	$64.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.92

Taxi start

$2.75

Monthly pass

$64.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$263.45	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$263.45

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

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

+1.3% Average

Loyer

-1.5% Average

Épicerie

-0.5% Average

Restaurants

+0.9% Average

Pouvoir d'Achat

-11.9% Weak

Vivre à Phoenix : À Quoi S'Attendre

Phoenix est average selon les normes mondiales (classée #79 sur 558 villes). 1.3% plus cher que la moyenne de United States, basé sur 80 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont average, tandis que les restaurants sont average. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Restaurants est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est limité — les résidents peuvent se permettre moins de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à Phoenix

Prix des Loyers à Phoenix

Prices of Goods & Services in Phoenix

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

Vivre à Phoenix : À Quoi S'Attendre

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