Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States

Summary of cost of living in Austin, Texas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,524
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,309
  • Cost of living in Austin, Texas is cheaper than in 48% of cities in USA (10 out of 21)
  • Cost of living in Austin, Texas is cheaper than in 50% of cities in N. America (12 out of 24)
  • Cost of living in Austin, Texas is more expensive than in 79% of cities in the World (31 out of 141)
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List of prices in Austin, Texas
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $23
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.30
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.97
12 eggs, large $4.17
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.18
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.33
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.43
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.14
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $2.86
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.76
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,920
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,009
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $190
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,273
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,541
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $128
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $74
40” flat screen tv $224
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $214
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $32
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $63
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $61
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $101
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $148
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $29,191
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.77
Monthly ticket public transport $45
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $23
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.24
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $32
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $146
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.54
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.38
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.00
Tube of toothpaste $1.51
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $26
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $46
2 tickets to the movies $29
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $270
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $91
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $588
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.22
1 month of gym membership in business district $59
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 180 prices entered by 30 different people.
Latest price update: June 19, 2025

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Austin position in our World Ranking

the world
31st
out of 141
n. america
12th
out of 24
usa
10th
out of 21

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