Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States

Summary of cost of living in Houston, Texas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,311
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,190
  • Cost of living in Houston, Texas is cheaper than in 80% of cities in USA (33 out of 41)
  • Cost of living in Houston, Texas is cheaper than in 69% of cities in N. America (36 out of 52)
  • Cost of living in Houston, Texas is more expensive than in 73% of cities in the World (62 out of 229)
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List of prices in Houston, Texas
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.52
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.97
12 eggs, large $4.20
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $2.99
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.04
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.75
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $2.55
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.78
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,958
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,911
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $240
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,530
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,250
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $133
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $65
40” flat screen tv $275
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $86
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $21
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $53
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $43
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $87
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $115
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $29,728
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.85
Monthly ticket public transport $43
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $27
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $24
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $85
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.40
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.13
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.32
Tube of toothpaste $2.41
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $24
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $53
2 tickets to the movies $27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $204
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $79
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.91
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.94
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $375
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.36
1 month of gym membership in business district $49
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 505 prices entered by 81 different people.
Latest price update: June 02, 2023

Houston position in our World Ranking

the world
62nd
out of 229
n. america
36th
out of 52
usa
33rd
out of 41

Cheapest and most expensive products in Houston compared to other cities:

n. america
4th
usa
2nd

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