Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $21 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $4.86 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 | $1.00 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.33 | $4.25 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 | $3.36 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $7 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.14 | $4.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 | $1.98 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.36 | $3.05 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $12 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.18 | $2.25 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.22 | $2.97 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,279 | $2,249 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,635 | $1,284 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 | $225 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,382 | $1,298 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,601 | $891 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 | $141 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $51 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $244 | $264 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $171 | $184 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $20 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 | $29 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 | $53 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 | $36 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $128 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 | $139 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,687 | $29,672 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 | $0.96 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 | $45 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $35 | $14 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.67 | $10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 | $16 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 | $106 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 | $4.80 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 | $5.56 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 | $3.65 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 | $1.89 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $21 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 | $58 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $25 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $215 | $146 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $107 | $103 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $15 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $6 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $6 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 | $410 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | $0.33 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 | $35 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $9 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 686 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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