Cost of Living in Austin
Summary of cost of living in Austin, TX, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,016.5$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,109.5$, excluding rent.
- Austin is 28.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Austin is, on average, 16.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.58 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.78 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.20 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.01 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.09 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.55 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.06 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.69 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.39 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.71 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.17 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.78 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.70 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.93 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.20 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.72 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.40 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.46 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.38 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 41.25 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.51 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 32.50 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.73 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,232.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,042.96 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 181.77 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 53.96 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 67.76 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 62.24 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.50 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,378.21 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 21,675.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 53.77 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 44.50 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.27 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 114.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,188.30 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,426.62 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,041.90 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,622.29 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 642.73 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 286.99 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,888.14 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.45 |
Prices in Austin, Texas
This city had 1624 entries in the past 12 months by 209 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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| Cost of Living in Fort Worth, Texas | 187.07 miles |
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Austin residents pay a tax. We then passed another tax to provide hospital care for those who need it. I have a relative who got severely sick and lost their job. The city stepped in and provided all surgeries and the bill was $10.It was about $500,000 in care and they had the best doctors in Austin. They are doing well now.
Austin is not Texas. We care about others.
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