Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States

Summary of cost of living in McAllen, Texas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,373
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,558
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in McAllen, Texas
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $11
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $2.60
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.84
12 eggs, large $2.98
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $2.29
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $3.82
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.05
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola $7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.24
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,146
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $775
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $261
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $850
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $552
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio -
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $57
40” flat screen tv -
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $82
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) -
Hourly rate for cleaning help $11
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $42
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $46
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $74
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $80
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,019
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.74
Monthly ticket public transport $40
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $23
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.72
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $4.24
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $2.51
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3.88
4 rolls of toilet paper -
Tube of toothpaste $1.47
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $12
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $39
2 tickets to the movies $21
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $49
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.88
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $3.53
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district $45
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $7
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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