Cost of Living in Dallas
Summary of cost of living in Dallas, TX, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,610.5$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,274.2$, excluding rent.
- Dallas is 19.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dallas is, on average, 22.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.79 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.50 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.65 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.73 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.21 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.98 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.30 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.19 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.74 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.07 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.52 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.49 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.34 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.94 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.75 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.46 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.89 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.48 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.29 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.85 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 126.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.82 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.78 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,278.39 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,731.13 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 220.94 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 67.62 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 70.75 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 46.59 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.38 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.75 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,808.28 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,380.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 56.90 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 49.38 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 112.24 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 127.63 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,728.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,476.44 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,695.05 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,606.08 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 737.58 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 272.24 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,653.01 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.37 |
Prices in Dallas, Texas
This city had 1492 entries in the past 12 months by 177 different contributors.
Last update: 15 December 2025
Last update: 15 December 2025
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