Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in McAllen, Texas (United States)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in McAllen, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Antonio, Texas | McAllen, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $11 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.99 | $2.60 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 | $0.84 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.09 | $2.98 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 | $2.29 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $3.82 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 | $3.35 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 | $1.05 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.78 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 | $1.24 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in McAllen, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Antonio, Texas | McAllen, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,509 | $1,146 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,509 | $775 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,343 | $850 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $855 | $552 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 | $57 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 | $82 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 | $11 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in McAllen, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 | $42 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 | $46 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $74 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 | $80 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 4% cheaper than in McAllen, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Antonio, Texas | McAllen, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,390 | $22,019 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 | $0.68 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 | $40 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $23 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in McAllen, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $5.72 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $4.24 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 | $2.51 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.80 | $3.88 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.84 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 | $1.47 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $12 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 13% more expensive than in McAllen, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Antonio, Texas | McAllen, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 | $39 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $21 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 | $49 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $7 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 | $4.88 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.44 | $3.53 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $446 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $8 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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