Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€18) | €15 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.82 (€5.50) | €5.07 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (€1.03) | €1.24 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.42 (€5.12) | €4.62 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (€2.94) | €3.46 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (€4.79) | €2.73 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (€2.51) | €2.57 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (€6) | €1.02 | + 507% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€17) | €7 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.28 (€3.10) | €1.79 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (€2.73) | €1.71 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,130 (€2,958) | €1,892 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,090 (€1,975) | €1,528 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (€200) | €193 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,330 (€2,201) | €1,256 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,613 (€1,524) | €951 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 (€150) | €113 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (€65) | €24 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (€258) | €355 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 (€186) | €112 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€13) | €7 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (€37) | €21 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (€58) | €85 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€46) | €58 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€91) | €102 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (€135) | €151 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,897 (€23,524) | €25,600 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (€0.78) | €1.71 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€45) | €71 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (€23) | €24 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.08 (€4.80) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (€30) | €9 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (€138) | €48 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€7) | €3.69 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (€3.53) | €2.31 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (€5.09) | €2.80 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.09 (€3.86) | €1.53 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (€1.35) | €1.59 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€26) | €20 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (€58) | €38 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€25) | €23 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $215 (€203) | €116 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (€123) | €63 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €11 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.90 (€5.57) | €3.48 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €4.09 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€406) | €460 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.14) | €0.09 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€47) | €53 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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