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Philadelphia travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Philadelphia

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Philadelphia for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Philadelphia compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Philadelphia in 2024 is 5% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Philadelphia in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Philadelphia by expense type

Restaurant budget in Philadelphia

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 16 to $ 30)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 39/person
($ 31 to $ 64)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8 to $ 13)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 7.4)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 8)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.8/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 8)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Philadelphia

1-star hotel

$ 137/night
($ 80 to $ 419)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 145/night
($ 57 to $ 740)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159

3-star hotel

$ 219/night
($ 99 to $ 827)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232

4-star hotel

$ 289/night
($ 138 to $ 593)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310

5-star hotel

$ 490/night
($ 256 to $ 1227)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 488

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 172/month
($ 80 to $ 625)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Room with kitchen

$ 218/month
($ 81 to $ 771)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 206/month
($ 80 to $ 1191)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Cottage or guest house

$ 199/month
($ 103 to $ 546)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 191/month
($ 65 to $ 766)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Philadelphia

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.9/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 6.8)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 12)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.5)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 24)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.6)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.6)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.1
($ 1 to $ 3)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Philadelphia

Bus ticket

$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.7 to $ 7.1)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Philadelphia

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 19)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 40/hr
($ 40 to $ 40)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Philadelphia

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 16)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 56
($ 36 to $ 82)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 37
($ 31 to $ 42)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Washington D. C.

$ 626
(fair price: $ 477)

Dublin → Washington D. C.

$ 545
(fair price: $ 456)

Manchester → Washington D. C.

$ 674
(fair price: $ 572)

Los Angeles → Washington D. C.

$ 358
(fair price: $ 272)

Edinburgh → Washington D. C.

$ 773
(fair price: $ 612)

Toronto → Washington D. C.

$ 297
(fair price: $ 250)