Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States

Summary of cost of living in San Antonio, Texas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,660
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,641
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in San Antonio, Texas
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $19
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.32
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.11
12 eggs, large $3.52
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.73
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.94
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.53
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.93
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.73
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $2.29
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.15
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,160
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,663
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $238
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,657
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,037
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $147
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $71
40” flat screen tv $264
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $118
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $21
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $50
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $52
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $102
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $152
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,584
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.78
Monthly ticket public transport $37
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $16
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.87
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $105
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.44
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.55
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.90
Tube of toothpaste $1.96
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $52
2 tickets to the movies $23
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $255
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $78
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.23
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $409
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.21
1 month of gym membership in business district $67
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 185 prices entered by 20 different people.
Latest price update: February 09, 2025

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