Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States

Summary of cost of living in Houston, Texas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]3,697,957 ($5,375)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]2,165,045 ($3,147)
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Houston, Texas
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
USD ARSX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $18 (ARS $ [BM]12,611)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10 (ARS $ [BM]7,121)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.56 (ARS $ [BM]3,824)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.96 (ARS $ [BM]662)
12 eggs, large $4.82 (ARS $ [BM]3,316)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $2.60 (ARS $ [BM]1,785)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $6 (ARS $ [BM]4,366)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.19 (ARS $ [BM]2,886)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.03 (ARS $ [BM]1,397)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.10 (ARS $ [BM]2,131)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17 (ARS $ [BM]11,596)
2 liters of coca-cola $2.82 (ARS $ [BM]1,937)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.84 (ARS $ [BM]1,952)
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Housing Update prices
USD ARSX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,003 (ARS $ [BM]2,065,918)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,696 (ARS $ [BM]1,166,747)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $230 (ARS $ [BM]158,404)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,661 (ARS $ [BM]1,142,847)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,247 (ARS $ [BM]857,892)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $134 (ARS $ [BM]92,142)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $52 (ARS $ [BM]35,958)
40” flat screen tv $314 (ARS $ [BM]215,905)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $80 (ARS $ [BM]55,152)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11 (ARS $ [BM]7,370)
Hourly rate for cleaning help $24 (ARS $ [BM]16,731)
Clothes Update prices
USD ARSX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $54 (ARS $ [BM]36,972)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $43 (ARS $ [BM]29,606)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $82 (ARS $ [BM]56,478)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $119 (ARS $ [BM]81,644)
Transportation Update prices
USD ARSX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $29,728 (ARS $ [BM]20,452,030)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.86 (ARS $ [BM]593)
Monthly ticket public transport $44 (ARS $ [BM]30,259)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $41 (ARS $ [BM]28,307)
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Personal Care Update prices
USD ARSX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7 (ARS $ [BM]5,060)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $20 (ARS $ [BM]14,042)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $86 (ARS $ [BM]59,454)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7 (ARS $ [BM]5,089)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.13 (ARS $ [BM]2,838)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $7 (ARS $ [BM]4,880)
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.70 (ARS $ [BM]3,233)
Tube of toothpaste $2.27 (ARS $ [BM]1,560)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $32 (ARS $ [BM]22,111)
Entertainment Update prices
USD ARSX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $54 (ARS $ [BM]36,971)
2 tickets to the movies $28 (ARS $ [BM]19,100)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $199 (ARS $ [BM]136,648)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $99 (ARS $ [BM]68,333)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $16 (ARS $ [BM]10,883)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.86 (ARS $ [BM]4,032)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $6 (ARS $ [BM]4,327)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $353 (ARS $ [BM]242,578)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.37 (ARS $ [BM]252)
1 month of gym membership in business district $72 (ARS $ [BM]49,626)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8 (ARS $ [BM]5,684)
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 528 prices entered by 86 different people.
Latest price update: September 24, 2023

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