Phoenix vs Los Angeles Cost of Living
Phoenix (United States) · Overall index 64.4 — Los Angeles (United States) · Overall index 84.3
Summary
- Overall, Los Angeles is 31% more expensive than Phoenix.
- Rent in Los Angeles is 84% more expensive than in Phoenix.
- Utilities & household in Los Angeles is 26% more expensive than in Phoenix.
| Item | Phoenix | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +84% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,761 | $3,015 | +71% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $978 | $2,094 | +114% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,011 | $5,390 | +79% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,132 | $3,727 | +75% |
| Groceries | +18% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.14 | $1.22 | +7% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.47 | $4.23 | +22% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.04 | $5.36 | +33% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.3 | $4.45 | +3% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $12.9 | +15% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.5 | $13.9 | +32% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.2 | $19.4 | +20% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.5 | $5.63 | +25% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.59 | $2.08 | +31% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.24 | $4.73 | +12% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.34 | $5.89 | +36% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.37 | $2.66 | +12% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.65 | $2.62 | -1% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.17 | $2.64 | +22% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.25 | $2.4 | +7% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.6 | $15.1 | +30% |
| Transport | +23% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.17 | $2.52 | +16% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $94.7 | $123 | +30% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.23 | $3.66 | +13% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.43 | $1.93 | +35% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.77 | $0.95 | +23% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,657 | $24,629 | +25% |
| Dining out | +17% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.7 | $19.4 | +10% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $94.4 | $120 | +27% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.6 | $10.6 | 0% |
| Cappuccino | $4.38 | $5.3 | +21% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.32 | $2.52 | +9% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $6.11 | $7.79 | +27% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.98 | $8.45 | +21% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.54 | $1.83 | +19% |
| Telecom | +13% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.9 | $53.8 | +12% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | $58.1 | +8% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.3 | $0.32 | +7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.9 | $15 | +26% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $139 | $181 | +30% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | $0.24 | +20% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.57 | $4.85 | +36% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.11 | $1.31 | +18% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.6 | $22.7 | +16% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $75.5 | $88.5 | +17% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12 | $16.8 | +40% |
| Men's haircut | $24.7 | $30.7 | +24% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $21.1 | $27.9 | +32% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,769 | $2,276 | +29% |
3,309 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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