Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States vs Gibraltar
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (£12) | £9 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.38) | £6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (£3.28) | £3.27 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (£0.63) | £1.42 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (£2.21) | £2.78 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (£3.30) | £1.57 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.99) | £3.40 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (£2.32) | £1.73 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (£0.99) | £2.92 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (£2.49) | £0.98 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£11) | £5.69 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (£1.41) | £1.37 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.80 (£1.29) | £1.31 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,271 (£1,633) | £2,470 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,379 (£991) | £1,426 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (£142) | £104 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,922 (£1,382) | £1,386 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,120 (£805) | £880 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (£88) | £63 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (£36) | £34 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $249 (£179) | £350 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (£112) | £81 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£9) | £9 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (£14) | £9 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (£41) | £39 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (£35) | £39 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (£71) | £51 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (£89) | £40 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,572 (£19,103) | £12,722 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (£0.39) | £1.02 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (£37) | £23 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£12) | £20 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (£4.09) | £2.52 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (£11) | £2.50 | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (£84) | £50 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.58 (£4.01) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (£2.84) | £1.88 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.68 (£3.36) | £2.96 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.09 (£2.94) | £1.74 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (£1.16) | £1.56 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (£22) | £11 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (£35) | £26 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£18) | £12 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (£161) | £22 | + 633% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (£55) | £52 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £5.25 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (£3.89) | £1.84 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (£4.09) | £3.05 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (£296) | £246 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (£0.14) | £0.17 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (£44) | £55 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.28) | £2.93 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 499 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Gibraltar
For example, you would need at least £8,295 ($11,537) in Austin, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £7,900 in Gibraltar.
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