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Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $19 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $12 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.39 | $5.23 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 | $0.95 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 | $4.91 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.58 | $4.24 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $7 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.66 | $3.47 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.14 | $1.70 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 | $6 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $17 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.52 | $3.14 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 | $1.40 | + 114% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,471 | $2,157 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,551 | $1,683 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 | $177 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,572 | $1,670 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,080 | $1,398 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 | $108 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 | $54 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | $250 | $250 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 | $148 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $19 | $14 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $35 | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 | $41 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 | $51 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $86 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 | $107 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,580 | $21,369 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 | $0.90 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $90 | $66 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 | $23 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $6 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 | $13 | + 150% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 | $110 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $7 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 | $3.45 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.93 | $3.95 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 | $4.74 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 | $1.55 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 | $20 | + 45% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 | $50 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $27 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 | $114 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 | $92 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $12 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.86 | $5.03 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $7 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 | $409 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 | $0.35 | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 | $49 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $10 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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