Philadelphia, United States 🇺🇸
#1270
,
Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,500.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or WiFi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Occasional snacks or self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$150.00
$12.00
|
Public transit and occasional rideshares |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$800.00
$40.00
|
Mostly restaurants, 2-3 meals daily |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Museums, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$350.00
$600.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals or legal services |
| Total |
$2,400.00
$5,250.00
$217.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,600.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup