Cost of living in Taos

In Taos, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5897 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2398 monthly.

How expensive is Taos compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Taos is 68% more expensive overall.

How does Taos compare to your city?

Taos is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Taos is, on average, 38% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Taos?

Who is Taos a good fit for?

Taos tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Taos so expensive?

The high cost of living in Taos is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Taos?

Food prices in Taos are 21% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping relatively costly.

Is public transport affordable in Taos?

Public transport in Taos is 37% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2398 $
Without Rent
786 $
Rent & Utilities
1612 $
Food
575 $
Transport
47 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4137 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
6.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 79.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.94 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.01 $
Capuccino 3.98 $
Coke, 330ml 2.5 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.02 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.52 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.38 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.16 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.85 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.5 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.42 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.96 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.03 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.85 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.31 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.31 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.79 $
Cigarette pack 9.53 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.86 $
Monthly Pass 35.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.89 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 121 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.78 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.61 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.74 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.81 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 104 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 159 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 76.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,411 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,016 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,514 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,471 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,056 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,049 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,137 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.44%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 99.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.08 $
Haircut 19.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 95.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 57.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,345 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,008 $

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Taos vs Toronto (Toronto is 7% more expensive) Taos vs Montreal (Montreal is 19% less expensive) Taos vs Calgary (Calgary is 10% less expensive) Taos vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 7% less expensive) Taos vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 26% less expensive) Taos vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 27% less expensive) Taos vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 3% more expensive) Taos vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 11% more expensive) Taos vs Brampton (Brampton is 11% less expensive) Taos vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 10% less expensive)
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Taos vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 43% less expensive) Taos vs Holetown (Holetown is 42% less expensive)
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Taos vs Panama City (Panama City is 42% less expensive) Taos vs Colon (Colon is 51% less expensive) Taos vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 49% less expensive) Taos vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 56% less expensive) Taos vs David (David is 65% less expensive) Taos vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 60% less expensive) Taos vs Balboa (Balboa is 48% less expensive) Taos vs Pacora (Pacora is 48% less expensive) Taos vs Chitre (Chitre is 55% less expensive) Taos vs Penonome (Penonome is 54% less expensive)
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Taos vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 48% less expensive) Taos vs Cayon (Cayon is 48% less expensive)
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Taos vs Havana (Havana is 57% less expensive) Taos vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 41% less expensive) Taos vs Holguin (Holguin is 47% less expensive) Taos vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 36% less expensive) Taos vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 56% less expensive) Taos vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 51% less expensive) Taos vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 35% less expensive) Taos vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 35% less expensive) Taos vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 54% less expensive) Taos vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 63% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Taos vs San Jose (San Jose is 48% less expensive) Taos vs Limon (Limon is 50% less expensive) Taos vs Liberia (Liberia is 63% less expensive) Taos vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 49% less expensive) Taos vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 47% less expensive) Taos vs Cartago (Cartago is 60% less expensive) Taos vs Heredia (Heredia is 48% less expensive) Taos vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 30% less expensive) Taos vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 45% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Taos vs Castries (Castries is 52% less expensive) Taos vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 50% less expensive)
Jamaica
Taos vs Kingston (Kingston is 45% less expensive) Taos vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 67% less expensive) Taos vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 58% less expensive) Taos vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 51% less expensive) Taos vs May Pen (May Pen is 66% less expensive) Taos vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 59% less expensive) Taos vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 65% less expensive) Taos vs Linstead (Linstead is 56% less expensive) Taos vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 53% less expensive) Taos vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 52% less expensive)
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Antigua And Barbuda
Taos vs St. John's (St. John's is 55% less expensive) Taos vs All Saints (All Saints is 55% less expensive)
Grenada
Taos vs St. George's (St. George's is 56% less expensive) Taos vs Grenville (Grenville is 56% less expensive)
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Taos vs Roseau (Roseau is 58% less expensive) Taos vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 53% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Taos vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 59% less expensive) Taos vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 58% less expensive)
Belize
Taos vs Belize City (Belize City is 63% less expensive) Taos vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 55% less expensive) Taos vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 70% less expensive) Taos vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 44% less expensive) Taos vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 34% less expensive)
Guatemala
Taos vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 58% less expensive) Taos vs Mixco (Mixco is 73% less expensive) Taos vs Coban (Coban is 62% less expensive) Taos vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 68% less expensive) Taos vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 62% less expensive) Taos vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 62% less expensive) Taos vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 64% less expensive) Taos vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 64% less expensive) Taos vs Flores (Flores is 64% less expensive) Taos vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 67% less expensive)
Honduras
Taos vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 65% less expensive) Taos vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 57% less expensive) Taos vs Choloma (Choloma is 75% less expensive) Taos vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 73% less expensive) Taos vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 63% less expensive) Taos vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 64% less expensive) Taos vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 70% less expensive) Taos vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 70% less expensive) Taos vs Yoro (Yoro is 69% less expensive) Taos vs La Lima (La Lima is 64% less expensive)
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Taos vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 67% less expensive) Taos vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 56% less expensive) Taos vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 68% less expensive) Taos vs Higuey (Higuey is 68% less expensive) Taos vs La Vega (La Vega is 76% less expensive) Taos vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 65% less expensive) Taos vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 70% less expensive) Taos vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 78% less expensive) Taos vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 74% less expensive) Taos vs Bonao (Bonao is 77% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Taos vs Managua (Managua is 68% less expensive) Taos vs Leon (Leon is 73% less expensive) Taos vs Masaya (Masaya is 70% less expensive) Taos vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 77% less expensive) Taos vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 73% less expensive) Taos vs Esteli (Esteli is 75% less expensive) Taos vs Granada (Granada is 71% less expensive) Taos vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 81% less expensive) Taos vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 72% less expensive) Taos vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 63% less expensive)