Austin, TX, USA
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Austin, TX, USA: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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67%
Quality of life -
70%
Cost of living -
78%
Connectivity -
82%
Weather
66
General
| Currency | USD |
| Population (in millions) | 2.1 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 78 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 8% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | South Austin, Hyde Park |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 100 |
| Top selling local beer | Austin Beerworks |
| Most popular local dish | BBQ |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | State Capitol, Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake |
| Discount airline | Southwest |
| Major airline | Southwest Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Austin Station, East Austin Station, and Downtown Station |
| Primary airports | Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin Executive, and San Marcos Regional |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Used car costs | 15000 USD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | The Apple Store is located at The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite #140, Austin, TX 78758 |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | Type B |
| Supply voltage | 120V |
| Best electronics store | Best Buy |
| Best internet carrier | AT&T |
| Primary cellular carrier | AT&T |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $50.00 |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $63,837 / year |
| Average annual income | $62,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 8.25% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 0 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 USD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Wells Fargo |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15-20% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Increasingly common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), (512) 974-2121 (police), (512) 972-5555 (ambulance), (512) |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
67%
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59%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
51%
Property to income -
41%
Crime -
68%
Healthcare -
82%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $5,317 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.99% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $1,208 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $10,400 |
Cost of living
70%
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Purchasing Power
130%
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Rent
66%
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Food
70%
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Restaurant
79%
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Workspace
41%
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Transport
35%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $2,405.91 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $1,632.20 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $4,622.67 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $2,814.09 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $16.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.09 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $2.84 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $4.04 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $13.31 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $2.02 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $2.84 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $3.34 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $8.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $12.77 |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.23 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | $2.82 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.74 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $3.09 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $3.03 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.62 |
| Onion (1kg) | $2.46 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $14.79 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $20.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $80.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $9.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $6.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.54 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.88 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $4.95 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $212.56 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.15 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $72.19 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $46.13 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $16.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $13.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $48.91 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.89 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $28,500.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $25,249.70 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $2.50 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $1.55 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $40.00 |
