Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (72 zł) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (40 zł) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (22 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (3.83 zł) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (16 zł) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (12 zł) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (26 zł) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (18 zł) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (10 zł) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (9 zł) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (60 zł) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (11 zł) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (12 zł) | - | - | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (13,228 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (8,544 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (862 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (6,502 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (5,197 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 283% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (589 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (269 zł) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (1,003 zł) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (332 zł) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (44 zł) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (81 zł) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (219 zł) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (209 zł) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (417 zł) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (586 zł) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (112,207 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (3.27 zł) | 5.19 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (278 zł) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (99 zł) | 31 zł | + 214% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (80 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (412 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (31 zł) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (15 zł) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (22 zł) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (16 zł) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (8 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (99 zł) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (237 zł) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (117 zł) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (750 zł) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (331 zł) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (55 zł) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (22 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (29 zł) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (1,060 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (1.83 zł) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (189 zł) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (34 zł) | - | - | |
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 454 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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