Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $31 | $13 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $9 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 | $3.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 | $0.83 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.51 | $2.66 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.63 | $3.22 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $5.61 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.68 | $3.05 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 | $1.68 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.94 | $3.06 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $20 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.07 | $2.47 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 | $2.85 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,279 | $1,164 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,971 | $1,110 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 | $283 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,195 | $855 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,558 | $552 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 | $168 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $61 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $272 | $272 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $314 | $118 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $9 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 | $21 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 | $47 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 | $47 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $78 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 | $95 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,438 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 | $0.68 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $106 | $35 | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 | $39 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $5.84 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 | $14 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 | $73 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $5.63 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 | $2.94 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.43 | $3.64 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.87 | $2.94 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 | $1.58 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 | $15 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lawrence, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 | $38 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $23 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $423 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 | $65 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 | $5.45 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 | $4.09 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $659 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 | $42 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $7 | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 322 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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