Cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Tucson, Arizona (United States)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Tucson, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | Tucson, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $15 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 | $3.34 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 | $0.74 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.74 | $2.68 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.55 | $3.14 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 | $3.10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 | $1.64 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.84 | $3.35 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $12 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 | $2.11 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 | $2.21 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Tucson, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | Tucson, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,952 | $1,704 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,707 | $1,095 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 | $194 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,625 | $1,113 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,135 | $780 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 | $109 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $40 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $251 | $249 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 | $133 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 | $20 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Tucson, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | Tucson, Arizona | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 | $40 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 | $33 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 | $90 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 | $119 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Tucson, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | Tucson, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,845 | $23,122 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.31 | $0.76 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 | $39 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $15 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is about the same as in Tucson, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | Tucson, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $7 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 | $16 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 | $109 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.78 | $3.65 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 | $4.16 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 | $3.30 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 | $1.57 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | $19 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Tucson, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | Tucson, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 | $42 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $22 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 | $164 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $119 | $70 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $10 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 | $4.67 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.93 | $5.36 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 | $395 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 | $0.09 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 | $34 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 471 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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