Cost of living in Ames is 22% lower than in Houston (without rent).
Rent in Ames is 30% cheaper than in Houston.
Cost of living including rent in Ames is 27% lower than in Houston.
Food in Ames is 3% cheaper than in Houston.
Transport in Ames is 79% cheaper than in Houston.
| Ames | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ames | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.8 $ | 66.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.94 $ | 9.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.05 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.01 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.97 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.64 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.33 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ | 8.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.3 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.1 $ | 21.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 110 $ | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.36 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.72 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.17 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.99 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.9 $ | 68 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 710 $ | 1,059 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,548 $ | 2,036 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 834 $ | 1,392 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,234 $ | 2,964 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,422 $ | 2,925 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,139 $ | 2,076 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,729 $ | 4,672 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6 % | 6.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.2 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.05 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Haircut | 14.1 $ | 19.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.8 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.1 $ | 49.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,441 $ | 1,368 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 29,791 $ | 22,908 $ |