- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Houston, Texas
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨794) | ₨349 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨482) | ₨315 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (₨266) | ₨94 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (₨53) | ₨41 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (₨172) | ₨52 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (₨289) | ₨41 | + 600% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (₨386) | ₨228 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (₨297) | ₨87 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (₨380) | ₨35 | + 988% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (₨161) | ₨119 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨993) | ₨809 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (₨127) | ₨65 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (₨191) | ₨25 | + 678% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (₨164,176) | ₨33,553 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (₨98,473) | ₨7,500 | + 1213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (₨14,641) | ₨4,669 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (₨93,453) | ₨21,203 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (₨59,002) | ₨25,000 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (₨7,321) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (₨3,343) | ₨1,269 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (₨24,870) | ₨41,000 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (₨8,907) | ₨8,000 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨662) | ₨200 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨1,294) | ₨500 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (₨3,031) | ₨2,480 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (₨3,145) | ₨2,891 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (₨5,239) | ₨5,358 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (₨6,173) | ₨4,949 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (₨1,615,280) | ₨605,082 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (₨52) | ₨91 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (₨3,972) | ₨1,790 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₨1,208) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨455) | ₨545 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (₨1,477) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (₨8,187) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨447) | ₨248 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (₨238) | ₨206 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (₨326) | ₨200 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.82 (₨253) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (₨112) | ₨73 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,328) | ₨154 | + 760% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (₨2,775) | ₨1,355 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (₨1,456) | ₨471 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (₨9,536) | ₨656 | + 1353% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨3,972) | ₨2,179 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (₨724) | ₨328 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (₨260) | ₨205 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (₨232) | ₨153 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (₨28,632) | ₨35,850 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (₨30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (₨3,098) | ₨1,719 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨470) | ₨252 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,834 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨242,502
($3,663)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨109,000
in Amritsar.
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