Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (AU$26) | AU$22 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (AU$14) | AU$14 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.39 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (AU$1.40) | AU$1.74 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.05 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (AU$4.55) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (AU$6) | AU$4.36 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (AU$3.01) | AU$3.21 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (AU$3.92) | AU$6 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (AU$3.82) | AU$3.89 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (AU$4.02) | AU$2.87 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,903 (AU$4,341) | AU$3,018 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,862 (AU$2,784) | AU$2,021 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (AU$371) | AU$250 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,565 (AU$2,340) | AU$2,275 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,198 (AU$1,791) | AU$1,693 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (AU$196) | AU$170 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (AU$96) | AU$63 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $221 (AU$331) | AU$502 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (AU$119) | AU$266 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (AU$32) | AU$36 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (AU$77) | AU$112 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (AU$61) | AU$100 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (AU$126) | AU$171 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (AU$150) | AU$180 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,761 (AU$41,510) | AU$30,739 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (AU$1.49) | AU$2.02 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (AU$63) | AU$178 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (AU$36) | AU$26 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (AU$36) | AU$12 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (AU$146) | AU$82 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (AU$7) | AU$5.70 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.11 (AU$8) | AU$4.33 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (AU$3.61) | AU$3.01 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (AU$30) | AU$33 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (AU$80) | AU$60 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (AU$39) | AU$44 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (AU$299) | AU$362 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (AU$126) | AU$139 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (AU$20) | AU$20 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (AU$8) | AU$4.89 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $375 (AU$561) | AU$707 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.59 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (AU$74) | AU$80 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (AU$12) | AU$42 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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