Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Gibraltar
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Austin, Texas (United States) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $15 (£11) | £9 | 24% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (£5.43) | £6 | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.12 (£3.72) | £3.27 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.90 (£0.66) | £1.42 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.05 (£2.21) | £2.78 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.63 (£3.36) | £1.57 | 115% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (£5.04) | £3.40 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.45 (£2.51) | £1.73 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.37 (£1.00) | £2.92 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.16 (£2.29) | £0.98 | 133% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (£11) | £5.69 | 101% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.05 (£1.49) | £1.37 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.79 (£1.30) | £1.31 | 0% |
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||
| Austin, Texas (United States) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,375 (£1,725) | £2,470 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,583 (£1,150) | £1,426 | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $203 (£147) | £104 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,071 (£1,505) | £1,386 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,192 (£866) | £880 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $122 (£89) | £63 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $50 (£36) | £34 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $254 (£185) | £350 | 47% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $155 (£113) | £81 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $13 (£9) | £9 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $23 (£17) | £9 | 83% |
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
| Austin, Texas (United States) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $56 (£41) | £39 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $52 (£38) | £39 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $98 (£71) | £51 | 40% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $122 (£89) | £40 | 122% |
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
| Austin, Texas (United States) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $26,613 (£19,331) | £12,722 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.54 (£0.39) | £1.02 | 61% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $52 (£38) | £23 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 (£12) | £20 | 38% |
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
| Austin, Texas (United States) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.69 (£4.13) | £2.52 | 64% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $15 (£11) | £2.50 | 336% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $117 (£85) | £50 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.58 (£4.05) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.95 (£2.87) | £1.88 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.68 (£3.40) | £2.96 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.09 (£2.97) | £1.74 | 71% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.62 (£1.18) | £1.56 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $31 (£23) | £11 | 100% |
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
| Austin, Texas (United States) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $48 (£35) | £26 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $25 (£19) | £12 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $240 (£174) | £22 | 692% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $76 (£55) | £52 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (£9) | £5.25 | 63% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.43 (£3.95) | £1.84 | 115% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.73 (£4.16) | £3.05 | 36% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $412 (£299) | £246 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.19 (£0.14) | £0.17 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $61 (£44) | £55 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (£5.33) | £2.90 | 84% |
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For example, you would need at least £8,131 ($11,194) in Austin, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £7,500 in Gibraltar.