- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- Houston, Texas
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€11) | €11 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €5.50 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (€3.59) | €3.06 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (€0.71) | €1.59 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (€2.32) | €2.10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.89) | €1.41 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (€5.20) | €5.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (€4.01) | €1.69 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (€5.13) | €1.38 | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€2.17) | €0.59 | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €4.69 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (€1.57) | €1.35 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (€2.58) | €0.56 | + 365% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (€2,215) | €672 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (€1,329) | €422 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (€198) | €89 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (€1,261) | €464 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (€796) | €329 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (€99) | €65 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€45) | €29 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $329 (€294) | €417 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (€117) | €71 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€19) | €9 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€41) | €81 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (€42) | €23 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€71) | €63 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€83) | €64 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (€21,794) | €20,143 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (€0.71) | €1.29 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (€54) | €31 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€16) | €18 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.93) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (€24) | €12 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (€90) | €53 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.52) | €4.30 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.72 (€3.32) | €2.62 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.01 (€4.47) | €3.36 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (€3.12) | €1.43 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (€1.58) | €1.97 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€16) | €11 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€35) | €26 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€20) | €12 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (€147) | €46 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (€54) | €46 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (€3.51) | €2.22 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (€3.13) | €4.36 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $154 (€138) | €178 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.40) | €0.18 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€42) | €28 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €5.32 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,564 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,540
($3,964)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Almería.
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