Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $22 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.68 | $6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 | $0.91 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.41 | $4.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.27 | $4.11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.09 | $3.60 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 | $1.69 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 | $5.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $18 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 | $2.78 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.57 | $1.65 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,658 | $2,449 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,341 | $1,797 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 | $276 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,273 | $1,445 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,541 | $1,138 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 | $142 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 | $57 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $208 | $277 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 | $150 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $19 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 | $52 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 | $50 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 | $90 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 | $108 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,191 | $29,646 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 | $0.84 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 | $65 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 | $14 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 | $8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 | $29 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 | $98 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 | $3.23 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 | $5.87 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 | $4.33 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 | $1.91 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | $21 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 | $50 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $227 | $325 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 | $76 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $11 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $8 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.26 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 | $416 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 | $0.75 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 | $41 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 370 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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