- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United States
- London
- Houston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between London (United Kingdom) and Houston (United States)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £13.68 ($21) | $12.55 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 ($8.54) | $6.15 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.62 ($7.05) | $3.42 | 106% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 ($1.62) | $2.42 | 33% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.78 ($4.25) | $2.25 | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.48 ($3.78) | $2.72 | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.78 ($5.78) | $4.43 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 ($3.28) | $3.19 | 3% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £2.09 ($3.20) | $3.53 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.56 ($2.38) | $2.22 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.52 ($13.02) | $13.15 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.94 ($2.95) | $1.64 | 80% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 ($1.69) | $1.98 | 15% |
| Housing | 103% | ||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £2,214 ($3,381) | $1,370 | 147% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £115 ($175) | $151 | 16% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £21 ($32) | $45 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £485 ($740) | $614 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £107 ($163) | $133 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.70 ($10.23) | $9.44 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10.03 ($15.31) | $15.40 | 1% |
| Clothes | 56% | ||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £74 ($113) | $38 | 198% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £35 ($53) | $39 | 35% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £64 ($98) | $74 | 33% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £71 ($108) | $85 | 27% |
| Transportation | 128% | ||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,539 ($28,306) | $22,773 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 ($2.12) | $0.93 | 127% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £125 ($191) | $71 | 168% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £16.33 ($25) | $14.80 | 68% |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.88 ($8.98) | $8.32 | 8% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.80 ($5.81) | $6.08 | 4% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.36 ($3.61) | $2.96 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 ($5.66) | $4.06 | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.30 ($3.52) | $2.97 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.13 ($3.25) | $2.83 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 ($31) | $16.50 | 88% |
| Entertainment | 34% | ||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Houston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 ($48) | $36 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($32) | $18.75 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 ($207) | $193 | 8% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £75 ($114) | $81 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9.14 ($13.95) | $8.39 | 66% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 ($4.05) | $4.52 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.81 ($5.82) | $4.06 | 43% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 ($200) | $144 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.27 ($0.41) | $0.60 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £66 ($101) | $39 | 158% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.63 ($11.65) | $5.98 | 95% |
| TOTAL | 79% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,690 prices entered by 1,329 different people.
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