El Paso
USA
Updated on August 28, 2025
Overview
El Paso is the sixth most populated city in Texas, located in the far west of the state on the border with Mexico. With a population of 678,859 inhabitants in 2025, it is an important urban center that forms part of the binational metropolitan area together with Ciudad Juárez. The city houses the University of Texas at El Paso, Fort Bliss military base, and has a predominantly Hispanic population of 79.7%.
Average cost of living€2,139.00
Quality of Life70/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€414.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,012.00
1-bed flat (outside)€874.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,656.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,288.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€165.60
Internet€50.60
Mobile plan€36.80
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.38
Monthly pass€46.00
Taxi start€2.76
Gasoline (1 l)€0.69
Leisure
Cinema ticket€9.20
Fitness club€23.00
Education
Preschool (month)€782.00
Intl. primary (year)€9,200.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,472.00
sqm outside center€1,196.00
Advantages
- ✓ Strategic location on the US-Mexico border
- ✓ Relatively low cost of living compared to other major Texas cities
- ✓ Strong cultural diversity and Hispanic heritage
- ✓ Presence of important educational institutions like UTEP
- ✓ Fort Bliss military base provides economic stability
- ✓ Sustained population growth of 1-1.5% annually
Disadvantages
- × Median income below national average ($50,000)
- × Notable income disparities
- × Remote location in the Chihuahuan Desert
- × Economic dependence on limited sectors
- × Challenges related to international border