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Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States vs Xianyang, China
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (102元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (29元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (4.97元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (23元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.68 (39元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.03 (21元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (11元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.45 (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (96元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.02 (14元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.57 (11元) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,589 (10,931元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (8,422元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (1,118元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,351 (9,291元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $905 (6,221元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (781元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (287元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $303 (2,087元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (717元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (82元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (128元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (280元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (299元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (597元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (694元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,821 (150,072元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (4.65元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (356元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (133元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (47元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (193元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (536元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (38元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.21 (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.47 (38元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (18元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (11元) | 11元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (163元) | 20元 | + 714% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (312元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (152元) | 80元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (1,134元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (485元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (71元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (33元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 (36元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $409 (2,812元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (1.99元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (291元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (47元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,068 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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