- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Houston, Texas
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨773) | ₨735 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨471) | ₨315 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (₨259) | ₨94 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (₨51) | ₨46 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (₨167) | ₨52 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (₨281) | ₨41 | + 580% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (₨375) | ₨228 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (₨289) | ₨103 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (₨370) | ₨31 | + 1081% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (₨156) | ₨119 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨966) | ₨827 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (₨115) | ₨65 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (₨186) | ₨27 | + 592% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (₨159,662) | ₨26,545 | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (₨95,765) | ₨7,500 | + 1177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (₨14,239) | ₨4,669 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (₨90,883) | ₨30,000 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (₨57,380) | ₨25,000 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (₨7,119) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (₨3,251) | ₨1,269 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (₨22,239) | ₨41,000 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (₨7,150) | ₨8,000 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨667) | ₨200 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (₨1,598) | ₨500 | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (₨2,947) | ₨2,480 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (₨3,058) | ₨2,891 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (₨5,095) | ₨5,358 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (₨6,003) | ₨4,949 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (₨1,570,872) | ₨605,082 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (₨51) | ₨74 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (₨3,863) | ₨1,790 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₨1,174) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨393) | ₨545 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨1,283) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (₨6,749) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨410) | ₨248 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (₨219) | ₨206 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (₨340) | ₨200 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (₨223) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (₨103) | ₨73 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨1,195) | ₨154 | + 673% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (₨2,424) | ₨1,355 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (₨1,416) | ₨471 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (₨9,722) | ₨656 | + 1381% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨3,863) | ₨2,179 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (₨729) | ₨328 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (₨253) | ₨205 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (₨225) | ₨153 | + 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $166 (₨10,667) | ₨8,598 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (₨29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (₨3,013) | ₨1,719 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨457) | ₨252 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,581 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least ₨173,650
($2,697)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨81,000
in Amritsar.
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