Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $11 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.85 | $4.73 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 | $1.02 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.11 | $3.36 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 | $2.20 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 | $4.41 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 | $3.45 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 | $1.16 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.09 | $4.46 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $12 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 | $1.63 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 | $2.16 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,489 | $1,104 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 | $874 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 | $177 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,078 | $756 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $708 | $692 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 | $244 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 | $51 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 | $400 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 | $150 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $16 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $24 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 | $48 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 | $29 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 | $93 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 | $102 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,250 | $16,500 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 | $0.57 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 | $50 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 | $5.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $81 | $83 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 | $5.34 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 | $2.87 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.04 | $8 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 | $4.28 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 | $1.39 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $18 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 | $33 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $18 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 | $40 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 | $49 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $12 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 | $5.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 | $3.52 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 | $429 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 | $33 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $6 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,785
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Amarillo, Texas.
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