Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 86% 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 (6,791 Ft) | 3,486 Ft | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (3,912 Ft) | 2,646 Ft | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.56 (2,056 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (356 Ft) | 491 Ft | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.95 (1,462 Ft) | 1,237 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.60 (960 Ft) | 1,165 Ft | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,348 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (1,552 Ft) | 516 Ft | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (751 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (1,146 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,235 Ft) | 2,668 Ft | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (1,098 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (1,050 Ft) | 298 Ft | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 157% 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 | $2,750 (1,017,211 Ft) | 382,974 Ft | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,724 (637,588 Ft) | 261,390 Ft | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $230 (85,169 Ft) | 48,447 Ft | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,661 (614,476 Ft) | 210,305 Ft | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,247 (461,264 Ft) | 157,519 Ft | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (49,542 Ft) | 33,145 Ft | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (19,334 Ft) | 4,689 Ft | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $314 (116,086 Ft) | 125,839 Ft | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (29,654 Ft) | 36,307 Ft | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,962 Ft) | 4,683 Ft | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (8,996 Ft) | 3,436 Ft | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (19,879 Ft) | 27,646 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (15,918 Ft) | 12,246 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (30,367 Ft) | 29,068 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (43,897 Ft) | 34,390 Ft | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,728 (10,996,468 Ft) | 9,546,220 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (318 Ft) | 635 Ft | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (16,269 Ft) | 9,652 Ft | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 (15,223 Ft) | 4,517 Ft | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 53% 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 (2,835 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,550 Ft) | 3,907 Ft | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (31,967 Ft) | 20,594 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (3,095 Ft) | 1,930 Ft | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (1,507 Ft) | 1,121 Ft | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,624 Ft) | 1,261 Ft | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.70 (1,738 Ft) | 1,161 Ft | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (839 Ft) | 1,067 Ft | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (11,888 Ft) | 4,782 Ft | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (22,587 Ft) | 12,133 Ft | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (10,269 Ft) | 5,100 Ft | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $199 (73,472 Ft) | 19,561 Ft | + 276% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (38,508 Ft) | 16,821 Ft | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (5,851 Ft) | 2,886 Ft | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.86 (2,168 Ft) | 941 Ft | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,326 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $353 (130,427 Ft) | 294,804 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (135 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (26,682 Ft) | 18,474 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,056 Ft) | 2,043 Ft | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,610 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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