LifeCost
Austin

Austin

USA

Description

Austin offers a dynamic job market driven by tech and innovation, with companies like Tesla and Apple expanding locally. Housing costs are high, with median home prices around $550,000 and one-bedroom rents averaging $1,800/month. The city has a warm climate with over 300 days of sunshine annually. Public transport is limited, so most residents rely on cars, though some neighborhoods are walkable. Healthcare access is solid with multiple hospitals. The community is diverse and culturally vibrant, but rising living costs and competitive housing can be challenging.

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€857.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,891.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,231.00
3-bed flat (center)€3,237.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,254.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€147.07
Internet€56.60
Mobile plan€50.03

Transportation

One-way ticket€1.28
Monthly pass€37.10
Taxi start€3.73
Gasoline (1 l)€0.65

Leisure

Cinema ticket€12.80
Fitness club€53.68

Education

Preschool (month)€1,196.00
Intl. primary (year)€18,850.00

Advantages

  • Strong job market with tech growth
  • Warm climate with abundant sunshine
  • Good healthcare facilities
  • Diverse and vibrant community

Disadvantages

  • × High housing costs and competitive market
  • × Limited public transportation
  • × Rising cost of living
  • × Traffic congestion in some areas