Cost of living comparison between Denver (United States) and San Antonio (United States)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denver (United States) is 28% more expensive than in San Antonio (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $11.63 | $10.17 | 14% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.11 | $5.95 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.27 | $2.95 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.16 | $1.83 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 | $2.03 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.28 | $2.12 | 102% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 | $4.43 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 | $2.73 | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.38 | $2.13 | 106% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.29 | $2.05 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.40 | $11.33 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 | $1.47 | 27% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 | $1.36 | 38% |
| Housing | 28% | ||
| Housing in Denver (United States) is 28% more expensive than in San Antonio (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,300 | $1,036 | 25% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 | $165 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $45 | $40 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $640 | $757 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $183 | $109 | 67% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13.72 | $7.25 | 89% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $14.60 | 115% |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Denver (United States) is 7% cheaper than in San Antonio (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $42 | $38 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $37 | $45 | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $70 | $66 | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $82 | $68 | 21% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Denver (United States) is 29% more expensive than in San Antonio (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,078 | $22,410 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 | $1.13 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $53 | $34 | 56% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 25% | ||
| Personal Care in Denver (United States) is 25% more expensive than in San Antonio (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9 | $7.06 | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.19 | $5.52 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 | $2.45 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 | $2.75 | 82% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 | $2.42 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 | $2.63 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19.64 | $14.25 | 38% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Denver (United States) is 9% more expensive than in San Antonio (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | $30 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 | $18 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $162 | $67 | 141% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $87 | $62 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.95 | $7.57 | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 | $4.75 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.26 | $4 | 6% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $156 | $126 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 | $0.70 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $59 | $59 | 0% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.69 | $5.96 | 4% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, you would need at least $2,946
in Denver
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$2,400
in San Antonio.