- Cost of Living
- United States
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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 | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 3% | |
| 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 (€3.41) | €3.06 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (€0.65) | €1.59 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (€2.21) | €2.10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.70) | €1.41 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (€4.95) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (€3.81) | €1.69 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (€4.88) | €1.38 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€2.06) | €0.59 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €4.69 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (€1.51) | €1.35 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (€2.45) | €0.56 | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (€2,107) | €672 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (€1,263) | €417 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (€188) | €89 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (€1,199) | €464 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (€757) | €329 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (€94) | €65 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€43) | €29 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (€300) | €417 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (€96) | €71 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (€21) | €9 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (€40) | €23 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€67) | €63 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€79) | €64 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (€20,725) | €18,833 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (€0.67) | €1.29 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (€51) | €31 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€17) | €18 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.99 (€5.09) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€17) | €12 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (€89) | €53 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.56) | €4.30 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (€2.87) | €2.62 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (€4.37) | €3.36 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (€2.83) | €1.43 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (€1.41) | €1.97 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€15) | €11 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€33) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€19) | €12 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 (€126) | €46 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (€51) | €46 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (€3.34) | €2.22 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (€2.97) | €4.36 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $162 (€137) | €178 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.38) | €0.18 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€40) | €28 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €5.32 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,195
($3,761)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Almería.
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