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

Philadelphia ranks #50 out of 558 cities globally. It is 5.5% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 44.5 and local purchasing power is 138.2.

What is the average rent in Philadelphia?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia city centre costs approximately USD 1,922 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,324 (saving 31%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,705.

Is Philadelphia affordable to live in?

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

🇺🇸 PA, United States · #50 of 558 cities · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Philadelphia

5.5% boven het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #50 van 558 steden · Duurder dan 91% van de steden wereldwijd

+5.5%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

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+2.1%

Huur

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+3.9%

Boodschappen

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-4.5%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen

Huurprijzen in Philadelphia

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,922/mo	USD 1,324/mo	31%
3-Kamer	USD 3,705/mo	USD 2,232/mo	31%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Philadelphia

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.01	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.61	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.35	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$15.63	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$11.97	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$13.05	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$5.82	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$1.29	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.54	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$5.66	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.44	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$17.50	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$5.01

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.61

Bread (500g)

$3.35

Local cheese (1kg)

$15.63

Chicken (1kg)

$11.97

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$13.05

Eggs (12)

$5.82

Milk (1L)

$1.29

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.54

Tomatoes (1kg)

$5.66

Water (1.5L)

$2.44

Wine (mid-range)

$17.50

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	$5.23	2 sources
McMeal	$12.97	2 sources
Cheap meal	$20.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$123.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cappuccino

$5.23

McMeal

$12.97

Cheap meal

$20.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$123.50

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$146.47	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$46.30	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$111.39	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$44.09	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$146.47

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$46.30

Sport shoes (Nike)

$111.39

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$44.09

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.75	2 sources
Gym membership	$68.17	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$14.75

Gym membership

$68.17

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.86	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.85	1 source
Monthly pass	$100.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.86

Taxi start

$2.85

Monthly pass

$100.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$296.44	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$296.44

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

Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+5.5% Average

Huur

+2.1% Average

Boodschappen

+3.9% Average

Restaurants

-2.0% Average

Koopkracht

-4.5% Average

Wonen in Philadelphia: Wat te Verwachten

Philadelphia is average naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #50 van 558 steden). 5.5% duurder dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 80 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten average is. Restaurants biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is beperkt — inwoners kunnen minder goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Philadelphia

Huurprijzen in Philadelphia

Prices of Goods & Services in Philadelphia

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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