In Austin, United States, a single person typically needs around $2141 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4902 monthly.
Overall living costs in Austin are 50% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Austin is 50% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Austin is, on average, 46% lower than in New York City.
Austin is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for Austin's high cost of living is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities, which impacts overall affordability.
Food costs in Austin are 9% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.
Public transport in Austin is 38% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more budget-friendly option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 17 $ |
| Dinner | 79.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.98 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.3 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.05 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 57.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 95.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.99 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 92 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 141 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 76.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,213 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,268 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,438 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,211 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,354 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,182 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,692 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ |
| Haircut | 15.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,373 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,817 $ |