Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (6,489 Ft) | 4,231 Ft | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (3,656 Ft) | 2,662 Ft | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.42 (1,925 Ft) | 1,024 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (343 Ft) | 476 Ft | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.87 (1,732 Ft) | 1,256 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.29 (1,170 Ft) | 999 Ft | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,211 Ft) | 2,112 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.36 (1,549 Ft) | 604 Ft | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (841 Ft) | 415 Ft | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (877 Ft) | 402 Ft | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (5,849 Ft) | 2,211 Ft | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 (1,122 Ft) | 692 Ft | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (1,093 Ft) | 284 Ft | + 286% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,205 (1,138,866 Ft) | 418,793 Ft | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,171 (771,483 Ft) | 305,848 Ft | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $240 (85,267 Ft) | 47,661 Ft | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,652 (586,999 Ft) | 262,792 Ft | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,305 (463,825 Ft) | 197,877 Ft | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $159 (56,412 Ft) | 52,536 Ft | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (24,545 Ft) | 6,387 Ft | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $227 (80,549 Ft) | 135,172 Ft | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (41,759 Ft) | 35,984 Ft | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,787 Ft) | 4,392 Ft | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (7,979 Ft) | 3,694 Ft | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (18,594 Ft) | 27,826 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (18,360 Ft) | 12,358 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (36,012 Ft) | 32,937 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (51,782 Ft) | 36,595 Ft | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,559 (9,793,791 Ft) | 10,548,800 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (287 Ft) | 647 Ft | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (22,273 Ft) | 9,526 Ft | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (9,632 Ft) | 4,313 Ft | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,736 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,179 Ft) | 3,622 Ft | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (38,678 Ft) | 21,627 Ft | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (2,964 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (1,683 Ft) | 1,042 Ft | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (1,767 Ft) | 1,690 Ft | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (1,368 Ft) | 866 Ft | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (796 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (8,820 Ft) | 5,151 Ft | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (20,877 Ft) | 10,355 Ft | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (10,305 Ft) | 4,665 Ft | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (53,865 Ft) | 17,135 Ft | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (29,538 Ft) | 16,326 Ft | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (5,376 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (1,945 Ft) | 1,008 Ft | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (1,966 Ft) | 811 Ft | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $338 (120,056 Ft) | 233,731 Ft | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (112 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (14,778 Ft) | 19,507 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,977 Ft) | 2,184 Ft | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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