Filadelfia
USA
Updated on August 15, 2025
Overview
Philadelphia is a historic and vibrant city in the eastern United States, known as the birthplace of American independence. The city combines rich history with a modern and diverse economy, offering opportunities in education, technology, healthcare, and culture. With a strategic location between New York and Washington DC, Philadelphia maintains a more accessible cost of living than other major East Coast metropolises.
Average cost of living€4,796.00
Quality of Life72/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,650.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,200.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,800.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,100.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€55.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.50
Monthly pass€96.00
Taxi start€4.50
Gasoline (1 l)€3.45
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€65.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,400.00
Intl. primary (year)€15,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,200.00
sqm outside center€2,800.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich history and cultural heritage
- ✓ Prestigious healthcare system and universities
- ✓ Lower cost of living than NYC or Washington DC
- ✓ Excellent public transportation connectivity
- ✓ Diverse and acclaimed food scene
- ✓ Stable job market with low unemployment rate
Disadvantages
- × High crime levels in some areas
- × Persistent opioid epidemic
- × Recent population decline
- × Income disparities by race and ethnicity
- × Cold and humid winters
- × Aging urban infrastructure