Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $22 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 | $6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 | $0.91 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 | $4.15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 | $4.11 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.63 | $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 | $3.60 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 | $1.69 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.35 | $5.89 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $18 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 | $2.78 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 | $1.65 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,686 | $2,449 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,252 | $1,797 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 | $276 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,129 | $1,445 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $759 | $1,138 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 | $142 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 | $57 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $285 | $277 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 | $150 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $19 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 | $52 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 | $50 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 | $90 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 | $108 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,880 | $29,646 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 | $0.84 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 | $65 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $14 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.56 | $8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $29 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 | $98 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 | $3.23 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 | $5.87 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 | $4.33 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.49 | $1.91 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $21 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 | $50 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 | $325 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 | $76 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $11 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 | $8 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $5.26 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $373 | $416 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 | $0.75 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 | $41 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $8 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 233 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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