Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States

Summary of cost of living in Dallas, Texas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,064
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,631
  • Cost of living in Dallas, Texas is more expensive than in 65% of cities in USA (13 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Dallas, Texas is more expensive than in 71% of cities in N. America (13 out of 42)
  • Cost of living in Dallas, Texas is more expensive than in 90% of cities in the World (22 out of 202)
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List of prices in Dallas, Texas
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.42
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.90
12 eggs, large $3.96
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.01
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.78
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.63
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $3.07
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.44
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $16
2 liters of coca-cola $2.92
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.07
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,160
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,299
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $204
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,923
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,520
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $164
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $65
40” flat screen tv $263
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $263
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $40
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $58
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $49
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $97
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $143
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $26,438
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.83
Monthly ticket public transport $101
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $16
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $29
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $98
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.77
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.43
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.87
Tube of toothpaste $2.12
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $29
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $54
2 tickets to the movies $28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $423
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $82
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.26
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.28
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $711
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.24
1 month of gym membership in business district $46
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 637 prices entered by 59 different people.
Latest price update: December 10, 2023

Dallas position in our World Ranking

the world
22nd
out of 202
n. america
13th
out of 42
usa
13th
out of 34

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