Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $22 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $8 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 | $1.11 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $4.62 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.34 | $5.36 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.75 | $5.09 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 | $2.04 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 | $3.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $20 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.07 | $2.84 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 | $2.02 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,040 | $3,082 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,610 | $2,200 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 | $188 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,374 | $2,239 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,620 | $1,608 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $154 | $155 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 | $38 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 | $300 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 | $131 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $12 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $32 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 | $60 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 | $58 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 | $95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 | $121 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,223 | $33,131 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 | $1.26 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 | $93 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $36 | $22 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.38 | $5.97 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 | $18 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 | $173 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.88 | $4.99 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.94 | $6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 | $6 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.37 | $2.67 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 | $32 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 | $67 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $33 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 | $192 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 | $100 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $15 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 | $5.57 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $470 | $378 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | $0.16 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 | $66 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $12 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,037 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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