Austin

Austin is the capital of Texas and a compact city whose appeal brings in a diverse collection of people from all over the country and the world. To start, it's the live music capital of the US. On any given day you can participate in great activities, both indoor and outdoor, from museums to kayaking to concerts to festivals and more. Proud of its local cuisine, full of excellent cafes to work from and with nightlife for every taste. The people of Austin like to do things their own way and the atmosphere is noticeably upbeat and unique. With rising prices, it's no longer the inexpensive gem it used to be but it still costs less to live than many major cities in the country.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 3484 3338 ${ selected_currency } per month in Austin, with an average rent of 1650 1581 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 1650 1581
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 243 233
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 396 379
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 66 63
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 331 317
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 40 38
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 110 105
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 73 70
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 96 92
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 54 52
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 11 11
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 124 119
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 62 59
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 139 133
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 89 85
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 3484 3338

Average weather in Austin

Most common months to visit: March - May, September - November

Latest updates

Seismic Dance Event 3.0 - 21-23 May 2021

Running Remote conference 2021 - 21-22 April 2021

Intel brings major startup program to Austin

ACL Festival goes online for 2020

Here’s How Moving to Work Remotely Out-of-state Could Affect Your Taxes

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What to know

Population	926,426
Main airport	Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Language	English (de facto)
Tap water	Drinkable
Tipping	15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars
Taxi apps	Uber, Lyft

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