Phoenix
USA
Updated on August 13, 2025
Overview
Phoenix is the capital and largest city of Arizona, known for its hot desert climate, rapid urban growth, and as an economic hub of the American Southwest. It's a modern metropolis in the Sonoran Desert.
Average cost of living€4,425.00
Quality of Life80/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,650.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,250.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,800.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,200.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€55.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.50
Monthly pass€75.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.02
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€950.00
Intl. primary (year)€12,500.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,200.00
sqm outside center€3,100.00
Advantages
- ✓ Year-round sunny weather
- ✓ Relatively low cost of living compared to other major US cities
- ✓ Strong economic growth and job opportunities
- ✓ Proximity to desert landscapes and natural areas
- ✓ Modern infrastructure and updated urban planning
Disadvantages
- × Extremely hot summer temperatures
- × Car dependency and traffic congestion
- × Water scarcity and environmental concerns
- × Urban sprawl
- × Limited nightlife and cultural options compared to other major cities