How expensive is Las Vegas compared to the rest of United States?

Las Vegas ranks #97 out of 577 cities globally. It is 5.7% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 36.0 and local purchasing power is 128.4.

What is the average rent in Las Vegas?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Las Vegas city centre costs approximately USD 1,608 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,462 (saving 9%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,473.

Is Las Vegas affordable to live in?

Las Vegas is expensive by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇺🇸 NV, United States · 2026

Coste de Vida en Las Vegas

5.7% por debajo del promedio de United States

Posición #97 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 83.2% de las ciudades del mundo

-5.7%

Coste de Vida

-12.8%

Alquiler

-12.6%

Supermercado

-11.0%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de United States · Ver ranking de United States →

Precios de Alquiler en Las Vegas

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	USD 1,608/mo	USD 1,462/mo	9%
3 Dormitorios	USD 2,473/mo	USD 2,302/mo	7%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Las Vegas

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$3.69	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.25	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.75	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$14.60	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$8.96	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.44	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$6.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.02	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$1.78	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$3.70	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$16.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$3.69

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.25

Bread (500g)

$2.75

Local cheese (1kg)

$14.60

Chicken (1kg)

$8.96

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.44

Eggs (12)

$6.00

Milk (1L)

$1.02

Potatoes (1kg)

$1.78

Tomatoes (1kg)

$3.70

Wine (mid-range)

$16.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.25	2 sources
Cappuccino	$7.00	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$22.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$104.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.25

Cappuccino

$7.00

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$22.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$104.50

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$130.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$47.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$94.84	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$44.04	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$130.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$47.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$94.84

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$44.04

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$13.50	2 sources
Gym membership	$34.08	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$13.50

Gym membership

$34.08

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$1.03	2 sources
Taxi start	$3.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$60.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$1.03

Taxi start

$3.50

Monthly pass

$60.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$247.36	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$247.36

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Las Vegas has a cost of living index of 54.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

54.4

Index

Sources

7.4

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

55.9

Expatistan

50.0

LivingCost

57.4

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

-5.7% Average

Alquiler

-12.8% Affordable

Supermercado

-12.6% Affordable

Restaurantes

+15.6% Expensive

Poder Adquisitivo

-11.0% Weak

Vivir en Las Vegas: Qué Esperar

Las Vegas es expensive según estándares globales (puesto #97 de 577 ciudades). Está 5.7% más barato que el promedio de United States, basado en 82 ciudades.

Los comestibles son affordable, mientras que comer fuera es expensive. Rent ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Restaurants es lo más caro.

El poder adquisitivo local es fuerte: los residentes pueden permitirse más bienes y servicios que en la mayoría de ciudades.