In Houston, United States, a single person typically needs around $2248 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5589 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Houston is 57% more expensive overall.
Houston is 35% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Houston is, on average, 49% lower than in New York City.
Houston tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The high cost of living in Houston is primarily driven by elevated rent and utilities. This significantly impacts overall expenses for residents.
Food costs in Houston are 18% higher than the European benchmark. This can affect overall budgeting for residents.
Public transport in Houston is 169% higher than the European benchmark. This makes commuting a considerable expense for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner | 66.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.71 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.66 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 71.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.26 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 132 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 68 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,059 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,036 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,392 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,964 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,925 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,076 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,672 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ |
| Haircut | 19.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,368 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,908 $ |