- Cost of Living
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- Houston, Texas
- Almería
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €5.61 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (€3.48) | €2.94 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (€0.69) | €0.97 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (€2.25) | €2.13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.77) | €1.37 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (€5.04) | €5.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (€3.88) | €1.75 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (€4.96) | €1.24 | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€2.10) | €0.63 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €4.94 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.66) | €1.39 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (€2.50) | €0.53 | + 369% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (€2,144) | €678 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (€1,286) | €439 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (€191) | €89 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (€1,221) | €463 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (€771) | €325 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (€96) | €66 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€44) | €27 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (€328) | €414 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (€116) | €73 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€17) | €10 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€40) | €79 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (€41) | €25 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€68) | €65 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€81) | €73 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (€21,096) | €19,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (€0.68) | €1.27 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (€52) | €29 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€15) | €16 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.77) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€20) | €12 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€96) | €54 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.34) | €4.63 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (€3.18) | €2.78 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (€4.31) | €2.97 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (€3.15) | €1.37 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.59) | €2.01 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €11 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€36) | €25 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€19) | €12 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $156 (€135) | €44 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (€52) | €46 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (€3.40) | €2.10 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (€3.03) | €4.64 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (€373) | €500 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.39) | €0.17 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€40) | €29 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €4.42 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,104 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,450
($3,990)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Almería.
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