Cost of Living in El Paso
Summary of cost of living in El Paso, TX, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,656.0$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,016.6$, excluding rent.
- El Paso is 40.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in El Paso is, on average, 75.4% lower than in New York.
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) | 70.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.40 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.24 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.57 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.85 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.52 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.12 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.74 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.83 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.78 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.07 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.70 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.07 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.44 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.62 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.79 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.06 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.19 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.46 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 48.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.65 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 27.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.74 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,232.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,661.67 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 184.86 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 69.00 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 66.25 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 18.80 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 8.50 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 574.50 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 6,930.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 46.25 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 36.50 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.21 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 176.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,147.68 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 882.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,772.50 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,564.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 165.63 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 165.22 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,238.00 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.33 | |
Prices in El Paso, Texas
This city had 165 entries in the past 12 months by 9 different contributors.
Last update: 7 January 2026
Last update: 7 January 2026
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Daniella Duenes
on Jan 13, 2022:
This should be re-evaluated. In 2018 we bought our 4 bedroom house for 189k which was cheap for a new build. Now my home value has increased to 230k. Buying a similar new home from the same builder in 2022 would cost you 240k minimum. That is a huge increase in the course of 3 years. We are a family of 4 with a combined gross income of around 105k and we get by with a little extra a month. I'm talking like 100 bucks left.my grocery bill has increased from 100 dollars to 150 bucks since last year.