Cost of Living in Dallas

Summary of cost of living in Dallas, TX, United States:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 11.00-35.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80.00 $ 56.49-120.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 10.00 $ 10.00-13.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 6.00 $ 4.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 7.00 $ 5.00-10.00
Cappuccino (regular) 5.42 $ 3.00-8.00
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.66 $ 2.00-4.00
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.24 $ 1.50-3.00
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.61 $ 2.68-5.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.98 $ 1.99-5.00
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.00 $ 0.85-3.50
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.18 $ 1.50-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.71 $ 3.93-9.50
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.49 $ 2.69-11.74
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 7.49 $ 4.53-11.67
Apples (1 lb) 2.07 $ 1.00-3.00
Banana (1 lb) 0.70 $ 0.50-2.00
Oranges (1 lb) 1.99 $ 0.75-4.00
Tomato (1 lb) 1.65 $ 0.90-3.00
Potato (1 lb) 1.10 $ 0.50-2.30
Onion (1 lb) 1.38 $ 0.99-2.00
Lettuce (1 head) 1.87 $ 1.25-2.72
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.34 $ 1.00-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 10.00-25.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.15 $ 1.57-4.26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.80 $ 2.00-7.61
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 10.00 $ 8.99-12.00
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 $ 2.50-5.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 92.00 $ 80.00-96.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.00 $ 3.00-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.80 $ 2.80-6.00
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 24.00 $ 24.00-24.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 3.02 $ 2.54-3.75
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 36,278.39 $ 33,000.00-38,663.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 27,112.65 $ 25,000.00-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 255.16 $ 165.00-400.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 67.72 $ 40.00-140.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 67.50 $ 50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 38.92 $ 21.00-60.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 17.67 $ 8.00-15.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 12.88 $ 11.00-17.56
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,239.38 $ 900.00-1,800.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 26,633.33 $ 19,000.00-35,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 56.47 $ 40.00-79.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 48.00 $ 40.00-75.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 110.56 $ 65.00-150.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 131.81 $ 89.00-250.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,745.96 $ 1,400.00-2,400.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,498.09 $ 1,100.00-2,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,635.45 $ 2,500.00-5,375.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,632.04 $ 2,200.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 372.50 $ 300.00-500.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 206.60 $ 195.00-250.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,040.44 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.42 4.88-6.89

Prices in Dallas, Texas

This city had 1554 entries in the past 12 months by 210 different contributors.
Last update: December 2024
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7 Comments so far
Anonymous on Nov 19, 2024:
Dallas suburbs are great for people interested in a spaced city type. Weather is mainly hot with long summers. You will need a car in good condition and be ready for a flat area. Traffic is not terrible but travel distances can be long. I have been here for 30+ years and it is home for me. I have traveled the world and personally I can't find a better place for me.
Anonymous on Sep 04, 2024:
HIGHLY recommend Las Colinas - North Irving - as the best place in DFW to live. Almost all commutes are Against traffic - and can find affordable beautiful neighborhoods where one can get to 3 different freeways in less than 5 minutes.
Frances on Feb 18, 2024:
Hi I am Fran and I am from Staten Island ny I am am a huge Dallas cowboys fan
moboking on Aug 15, 2023:
hi,
am thinking of relocating to texas from my home country.
what do i need to know??
Mike on Mar 14, 2023:
Hey Anonymous.
You could make it in Dallas, but go just 30 miles South from Red Oak to Waxahachie & you will do much better.
Anonymous on Dec 28, 2022:
Hi ,

I am offered a job in Dallas TX , 90k per year , need to support my wife and 3 and 2 year kids , Do you think it is a good opportunity?
Ramon on Sep 27, 2020:
My company is moving to midlothian TX is a good city to move in and how is the weather