Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€18) | €15 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.56 (€5.24) | €3.53 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (€0.91) | €1.32 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.95 (€3.72) | €3.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.60 (€2.45) | €2.56 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.98) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (€3.95) | €2.58 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (€1.91) | €1.60 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (€2.32) | €1.81 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €9 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (€2.80) | €3.20 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (€2.67) | €1.31 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,344 (€3,151) | €1,691 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,226 (€2,098) | €1,496 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $230 (€217) | €167 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,732 (€1,632) | €1,206 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,392 (€1,312) | €947 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (€126) | €101 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $75 (€71) | €24 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $314 (€296) | €416 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€76) | €166 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€23) | €17 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (€56) | €92 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (€55) | €49 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (€98) | €97 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $153 (€144) | €135 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,413 (€27,723) | €26,778 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (€0.81) | €1.90 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (€84) | €97 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 (€39) | €24 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €3.49 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€19) | €12 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (€81) | €41 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €3.53 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (€3.84) | €3.08 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €4.09 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.70 (€4.43) | €1.39 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (€2.14) | €2.04 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (€30) | €23 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (€58) | €56 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€28) | €20 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $199 (€187) | €73 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (€81) | €64 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (€15) | €11 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (€5.21) | €3.19 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.93) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $353 (€332) | €453 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (€0.34) | €0.16 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (€67) | €38 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 643 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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