Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (188 kr) | 117 kr | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (105 kr) | 93 kr | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (58 kr) | 55 kr | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (41 kr) | 38 kr | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (30 kr) | 34 kr | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (67 kr) | 53 kr | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (46 kr) | 33 kr | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (26 kr) | 16 kr | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (25 kr) | 19 kr | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (156 kr) | 103 kr | + 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (29 kr) | 23 kr | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (31 kr) | 14 kr | + 131% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (34,422 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (22,233 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (2,244 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (16,919 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (13,524 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (1,532 kr) | 410 kr | + 273% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (701 kr) | 359 kr | + 95% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (2,611 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (864 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (116 kr) | 67 kr | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (211 kr) | 166 kr | + 27% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (569 kr) | 992 kr | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (545 kr) | 419 kr | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,086 kr) | 933 kr | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (1,524 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (291,991 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (724 kr) | 606 kr | + 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (256 kr) | 319 kr | - 20% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (74 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (209 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (1,071 kr) | 260 kr | + 312% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (81 kr) | 41 kr | + 97% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (39 kr) | 31 kr | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (56 kr) | 28 kr | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (41 kr) | 28 kr | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (21 kr) | 21 kr | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (257 kr) | 295 kr | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (616 kr) | 415 kr | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (305 kr) | 274 kr | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (1,951 kr) | 819 kr | + 138% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (861 kr) | 750 kr | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (142 kr) | 140 kr | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (58 kr) | 42 kr | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (75 kr) | 72 kr | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (2,759 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (4.76 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 168% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (492 kr) | 290 kr | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (87 kr) | 67 kr | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 567 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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