Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 213% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (руб 1,507) | руб 401 | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (руб 990) | руб 322 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.61 (руб 454) | руб 175 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (руб 79) | руб 76 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (руб 525) | руб 113 | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (руб 282) | руб 153 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (руб 447) | руб 378 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.14 (руб 335) | руб 102 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (руб 186) | руб 38 | + 383% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (руб 200) | руб 69 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (руб 1,453) | руб 597 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.04 (руб 246) | руб 124 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (руб 247) | руб 27 | + 815% | |
| Housing | + 460% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 460% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,637 (руб 213,794) | руб 38,419 | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,903 (руб 154,246) | руб 24,855 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $255 (руб 20,636) | руб 6,083 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,623 (руб 131,587) | руб 19,940 | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,133 (руб 91,832) | руб 13,661 | + 572% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $203 (руб 16,487) | руб 3,095 | + 433% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (руб 5,338) | руб 434 | + 1130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $218 (руб 17,701) | руб 22,963 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (руб 10,766) | руб 4,467 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (руб 950) | руб 399 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (руб 1,748) | руб 642 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (руб 4,018) | руб 2,436 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (руб 3,925) | руб 1,969 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (руб 7,221) | руб 3,973 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 (руб 12,759) | руб 3,702 | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,162 (руб 2,201,955) | руб 1,268,460 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (руб 65) | руб 52 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (руб 4,945) | руб 1,215 | + 307% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $49 (руб 3,991) | руб 289 | + 1282% | |
| Personal Care | + 279% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 279% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (руб 662) | руб 331 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (руб 2,059) | руб 539 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (руб 10,234) | руб 1,365 | + 650% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (руб 686) | руб 201 | + 241% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.71 (руб 382) | руб 142 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (руб 420) | руб 190 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (руб 295) | руб 76 | + 290% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (руб 189) | руб 90 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (руб 2,173) | руб 293 | + 642% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (руб 5,462) | руб 1,375 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (руб 2,405) | руб 559 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (руб 13,353) | руб 3,330 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (руб 7,506) | руб 2,823 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (руб 1,308) | руб 252 | + 419% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (руб 501) | руб 123 | + 307% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 (руб 453) | руб 176 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $363 (руб 29,427) | руб 33,208 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (руб 26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (руб 3,555) | руб 2,562 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (руб 734) | руб 128 | + 475% | |
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TOTAL | + 243% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 351 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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