- 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 | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.93) | €5.61 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (€3.27) | €2.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (€0.65) | €0.97 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (€2.12) | €2.13 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.55) | €1.37 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (€4.74) | €5.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (€3.66) | €1.75 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (€4.67) | €1.24 | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€1.98) | €0.63 | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €4.94 | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.56) | €1.39 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (€2.35) | €0.53 | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (€2,019) | €678 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (€1,211) | €439 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (€180) | €89 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (€1,150) | €463 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (€726) | €325 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (€90) | €66 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€41) | €27 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (€306) | €414 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (€110) | €73 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€16) | €10 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€37) | €79 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (€39) | €25 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€64) | €65 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€76) | €73 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (€19,869) | €19,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (€0.64) | €1.27 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (€49) | €29 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | €16 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.60) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€18) | €12 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (€101) | €54 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.50) | €4.63 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (€2.93) | €2.78 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (€4.01) | €2.97 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.82 (€3.11) | €1.37 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (€1.38) | €2.01 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €11 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€34) | €25 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €12 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (€117) | €44 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (€49) | €46 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (€3.20) | €2.10 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (€2.85) | €4.64 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (€352) | €500 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.37) | €0.17 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€38) | €29 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.78) | €4.42 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,946 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,956
($3,631)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Almería.
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