Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €16 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.75 (€3.14) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (€0.67) | €0.96 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (€2.29) | €2.79 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.28 (€2.75) | €2.02 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.87 (€4.91) | €5.36 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (€2.67) | €2.49 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (€1.48) | €1.60 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (€2.55) | €2.31 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (€1.61) | €2.05 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (€1.63) | €1.09 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,818 (€1,521) | €1,233 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,237 (€1,035) | €912 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (€156) | €129 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,392 (€1,165) | €750 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $988 (€826) | €544 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€85) | €143 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€37) | €27 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (€215) | €357 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€66) | €109 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €13 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €79 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (€34) | €30 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€75) | €86 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (€90) | €116 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,843 (€18,272) | €25,406 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (€0.43) | €1.37 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (€40) | €33 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | €17 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.75 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (€20) | €7 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (€72) | €24 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€6) | €4.71 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.17 (€2.65) | €4.25 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.49 (€3.76) | €3.63 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (€3.39) | €1.71 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (€1.68) | €1.99 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €18 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (€43) | €38 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€20) | €18 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€145) | €87 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (€58) | €53 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (€4.39) | €2.65 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (€4.75) | €5.93 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $377 (€315) | €407 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (€0.25) | €0.15 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (€49) | €52 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,094 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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