Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (1,035 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (581 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (315 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (54 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (225 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (165 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (367 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (254 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (140 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (134 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (855 Birr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.07 (174 Birr) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (171 Birr) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (188,025 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (121,446 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (12,259 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (92,415 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (73,871 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (8,366 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (3,888 Birr) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (14,260 Birr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (4,719 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (631 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (1,150 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (3,107 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (2,976 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (5,682 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (8,324 Birr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (1,594,959 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (46 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 149% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (3,953 Birr) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (1,409 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (416 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (1,143 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (5,851 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (472 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (226 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (307 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (226 Birr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (119 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (1,404 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (3,362 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (1,658 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (10,658 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (4,701 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (775 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (315 Birr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (412 Birr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (15,069 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (26 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (2,690 Birr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (477 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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